MRI Technologist

About the role

As an MRI Technologist, you are responsible for patient safety and the performance of high-quality MR studies, on site and/or remote. Ensures effective communication with Radiologist, team members, patients, and customers for those who work in the mobile environment. When required, trains and orients new technologists, Patient Coordinators, and/or MR Technologist Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications, aseptic injection technique, and may require remote MR Technologists Assistant oversight.
• Produces high-quality diagnostic images.
• Operation of multiple MR systems may be required.
• Demonstrates the ability to use all channels of communication to address concerns, solve problems, and address conflict.
• Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.
• Trains and orients new technologists, patient coordinators, and MR Technologist Assistants, on site and/or remote.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT as allowable by contract in lieu of ARRT.
• State license, if applicable.
• CPR Certification.
• Valid state driver’s license, as applicable.
• Technologists registered in other modalities: 3 months supervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR currently enrolled for more than 6 months in an accredited MRI training program.
• MR registered technologist RT(MR) or ARMRIT: No experience required.
• Ability to work at several locations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
• The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
• Local travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Registry in Magnetic Resonance by the ARRT.
• 1 year of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Experience.

Physical Requirements

• The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit.
• The employee will be exposed to a strong magnetic field.
• May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease, and communicable disease when interacting with patients.
• More than 50% of the time: Sit, stand, walk. Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs. See, speak, and hear to communicate with patients.
• Less than 50% of the time: Stoop, kneel, or crawl. Climb and balance. Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

Pay

The estimated hourly pay range for this role in New York is $29.90–$53.60 per hour. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and other factors such as internal equity and budget.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign On Bonus.