MRI Technologist

Pay Rate: $70 per hour - $79 per hour

Summary:

• Shift: Wed 9:30am-8pm, Thurs 9:30-8pm, Fri 9:30am-8pm, Sat 7:30am-4pm

Responsibilities:

• Perform MRI imaging procedures.
• 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 the patient may need.
• 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.
• Ensure Radiology room and equipment cleanliness, at the start and at the end of the shift, including the removal of soiled or dirty linen.
• Scan patient-related documents.
• Maintain supplies and accessories in the radiographic room necessary to safely perform duties, as required.
• 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 in good standing, licensure specific to the job to include 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 an AMA/J.C.E.R.T. approved program in Radiologic Technology.
• NY State License in Diagnostic Radiology.
• A.R.R.T. MRI registry.
• BCLS Certified.

Preferred Skills:

• Two (2) years of experience in MRI.