MRI Technologist

Pay Rate: $70 per hour - $79 per hour

Summary:

• Shift: Monday-Friday, 12pm-8pm
• MR Certified-Injection Certified

Responsibilities:

• Operate and/or prepare specialized equipment to perform magnetic imaging procedures.
• Apply technical judgment to obtain studies of acceptable diagnostic quality according to protocols and patient needs.
• Perform MRI imaging procedures and position patients and associated coils to obtain optimum study.
• Provide patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures by informing the patient of the nature of the procedure, the area to be imaged, and any specific instructions.
• Review all patient safety questionnaires prior to introducing any patients into the MRI scan room.
• Ensure all MRI images are appropriately labeled as specified by the department SOP.
• Evaluate images for technical acceptability and ensure images are transmitted to PACS in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that all studies performed are completed in IDX (Radiology Information System) in a timely fashion.
• Maintain cleanliness of the radiology room and equipment, including removal of soiled or dirty linen.
• Scan patient-related documents.
• Maintain supplies and accessories in the radiographic room necessary to safely perform duties.
• Accurately record all required patient tracking information into IDX (Radiology Information System).
• Schedule exams into IDX (Radiology Information System) as required.
• Inform supervisor or appropriate personnel of needed repairs to equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Assist physicians directly as required.
• Call for in-patients as required.
• Perform related clerical duties in the absence of support personnel.
• Maintain safety standards via strict adherence to safety guidelines to prevent the introduction of ferromagnetic material into the scan room.
• Protect self, patients, and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Attend in-services and other professional development meetings as required.
• Maintain licensure specific to the job, including adherence to Article - of the Public Health Code.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Strong background in cross-sectional anatomy, physical sciences, and M.R. physics.
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
• Graduate of a JCERT approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• New York State License (L.R.T).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT Certified).

Preferred Skills:

• Two (2) years' experience in MRI.