MRI Technologist - WCINYP ($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - *payout details apply)

About the role

Location: Upper East Side. Org Unit: WCINYP MRI. Work Days Weekly Hours: 35.00. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt. Under general guidance, operates MRI equipment to assist in the safe and efficient diagnosis and assessment of patient conditions, in accordance with established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately.
• Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
• Assists current and new employees in the use of systems/equipment and departmental policies and procedures.
• Recognizes problems/malfunctions of equipment and may assist in making minor adjustments.
• Monitors appropriate service action by outside contractors.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Greets registered patients at time of visit and triages patients through the patient flow process.
• Checks schedules and accompanies patients to exam/procedure room.
• Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing and preparing for exam.
• Reviews and verifies patient identity, history and requisition for exam to be performed.
• Takes appropriate scans to determine areas of possible pathology.
• Modifies testing parameters, under direction, to ensure accurate imaging.
• Processes and archives images in accordance with established procedures.
• Inputs patient history information at time of exam/test into the practice management system.
• Scans relevant medical documentation related to patient's case.
• Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment.
• Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
• Sets up physiological monitoring and stimulus delivery equipment (if applicable).
• Performs MRI diagnostic scans of patient as requested by clinical requisition.
• Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to scan and answers any questions throughout scan.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice using established department procedures/protocols.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma.
• Experience: Approximately 2 years of experience working as a MRI technologist.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Experience as registered technologist in another radiology modality may be applicable. Graduate of approved school of radiography.
• Licenses and Certifications: Current, active and unrestricted New York State License in Radiographic Technology (R). ARRT (MR) Certification. NYS Intravenous Contrast Administration Certification - required to obtain within one year of hire date. BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association).

Benefits

$10,000 new hire bonus will be distributed in the following increments: Date of hire: $2,500; 6 months: $5,000; 1 year: $2,500.

Pay

Salary Range: $63.00 - $77.00.

Schedule

Work Days Weekly Hours: 35.00. This role may require working on the weekends and flexibility to work in the evenings.