MRI Technician

Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs a variety of MRI procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols.  Functions as the first line interface with patients and physicians in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs.

• Performs MRIs on all patients and assures quality of image before releasing patient.
• Ensures that equipment is in proper working order; informs appropriate personnel promptly when equipment is in need of repair.
• Assists Radiologist with hard-to-move patients when requested; assists patients onto MRI machine and positions them correctly.
• Utilizes all MRI equipment permitted within the scope of their license and within the realm of their training.
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment  to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.
• Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel.
• Tracks patients and appropriately uses RIS (Radiology Information System, EMR and Patient Transport Tracking system
• As required, transports patients to and from MRI Suite
• Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
• Interacts professionally with patients and families
• Obtain informed consent for the injection of contrast material from the patient.
• Perform safe and efficacious insertion of a needle and catheter into patient’s upper extremity with administration of contrast media by both manual and mechanical means
• Recognize any adverse reaction to contrast media and the procedure to follow in the event the patient experiences an adverse reaction.

Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology or MRI Technology.

Current NYS license as a Registered Radiological Technologist or Registry eligible preferred.  Current NYS DOH Intravenous Contrast Administration Certificate required. New employees will be required to produce a current IVCA certificate within 6 months from date of hire. Current BCLS Certificate required (either American Red Cross or American Heart Association). New employees will be required to produce a current BCLS certificate within 6 months from date of hire. Current ARRT Certificate is required.   at least 1 year of experience in MRI preferred.  Good interpersonal skills. Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position