MRI Technologist

About the role

This role involves operating Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment, preparing patients for exams, and assisting in patient flow. The schedule includes every other weekend and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for examination and explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety
• Sets-up equipment to administer proper procedure in a timely fashion and ensures patient is screened according to protocol
• Performs MRI procedures, including abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, and radiation therapy treatment planning
• Places patient on the exam table, positions within the gantry, and keys in patient history data and other pertinent information
• Calculates the number of scans to be obtained based on patient size and operates the CT/MRI ensuring the required images were obtained as ordered by the Radiologist
• Contacts Radiologist to review and ascertain whether additional scanning is required
• Operates equipment for the transfer of computed images to PACS and the archival to disc memory
• Assists the Radiologist with administration of I.V. contrast
• Monitors patient condition and directly observes patient during examination, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in the patient’s condition
• Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts equipment, when necessary
• Assists in patient flow, including scheduling exams and completing exams

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist
• New York State certification in IV Contrast Administration, required within six months of position entry date
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Technologist (R.T.(R)(ARRT))
• ARRT registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (R.T.(R)(MR)(ARRT)) required within eighteen months of entry date
• ARRT registration in Cat Scan Imaging required within 18 months
• Minimum of six months experience as a Radiology Technologist
• Previous MRI experience, preferred

Benefits and Pay

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position. Several factors may be considered when determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, including location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.