MRI Technician

Summary

As an MRI Technician, your ability to empathize with patients, specialized technical skills, and dedication to quality greatly enhances the overall success of MRI imaging for diagnostic use in patient care in RRH Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic MRI examinations as directed.
• Reads charts, prescriptions and MRI requests to ascertain the existence of valid physician orders for diagnostic MRI procedures.
• Affirms proper patient identity prior to performing a MRI procedure.
• Explains procedure to patient and assures delivery of quality MRI services.
• Lifts and moves patients with assistance.
• Films are processed and of acceptable quality and reviewed by Radiologist.
• Informs supervisor of problems encountered in testing.
• Documents all testing procedures.
• Collects statistical data as requested and maintains appropriate records.
• Operates scanning equipment to assure accurate results.
• Maintains equipment and area in safe, clean, orderly manner.
• Reports any malfunction to the supervisor.
• Performs quality control on all equipment and maintains related records.
• Maintains a working knowledge of equipment and new developments in area of responsibility.
• Orders and stores MRI supplies as needed.
• Performs procedures during unscheduled hours as needed for emergency care.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of CAHEA approved program of medical imaging with at least one year of experience in a related diagnostic imaging modality.
• Current New York State licensure or permit to practice as a Radiological Technologist.
• Certification with any one of the following accrediting boards required: ARRT, NMTCB, or RDMS.
• Requires ability to think and act quickly in order to deliver efficient, quality patient care.
• Requires good reading and deductive skills in order to interpret physician requests and effectively solve problems.
• Requires sufficient sensitivity and interpersonal skills to deal with apprehensive patients in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Requires positive and effective communication skills for interaction with physicians and staff in emotionally charged situations.

Qualifications

• CT/MRI experienced
• Union CSEA (MH)

Preferred Qualifications

• CT/MRI experienced
• Union CSEA (MH)

Physical Requirements

• M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Pay

• The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components.