MRI Technologist

Position Summary:
Performs routine and some special procedure imaging. Prepares patient for procedures. Assists radiologists when needed. Prepares, operates and cares for the equipment being used. Adheres to established standards of care. Pursues appropriate continuing education. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and duties. Adheres to established customer service programs. Performs other duties as assigned, such as quality assurance. Exercises professional judgments in performance of procedures. Provides patient care.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
• Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific imaging examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part screenings and questionnaires.
• Assumes responsibilities for designated areas and/or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed scans for quality, completeness for the type of test ordered.
• Assists physicians during biopsy procedures as necessary.
• On Call rotation required depending upon area of specialty (IR and X-Ray for OR support).
• Performs quality assurance and calibrations, QA/QC testing as required by regulatory agencies and governing bodies.
• Will be required to adapt and work when emergent procedures or situations arise in the department.
• Maintains the cleanliness of all areas, equipment and accessories.
• Reports all malfunctioning equipment and failed QC to Supervisor/Manager.
• Performs contrast injections as required.
• Performs routine office duties, such as answering the phones, checking previous reports/ films, documents information on patients request, utilizes EMR and PACS systems.
• Notifies appropriate staff upon exam completion to ensure timeliness of next case start time.
• May be assigned as instructor or preceptor.
• Professionally communicates with patients and family members to address questions or concerns.
• Should be knowledgeable and skillful in providing care, based on age, physical and psychosocial stature of patient populations; pediatric, adolescent, adults and geriatric groups.
• Ensures all needed medical surgical supplies are ordered, circulated properly to avoid expiration, and stocked for all cases in each designated area/modality.
• Attends staff meetings and in-services.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education& Experience Requirements:

• Must graduate from an accredited radiography school or hospital based program. Technologist must be certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist.
• (ARRT), ARMRIT become ARRT MR certified within 1 year of hire date.
• NY State DOH Licensure or Limited Permit required. ARRT registered (RT) and radiograph.
• Continuing education requirements need to be upheld to meet the standards set forth by governing bodies. Current standards are 24 ECE credits over a two-year period depending on year of birth.
• BLS certification through the (AHA) American Heart Association is required or must be completed with 90 days of hire.
• IV certification preferred or by completion of 6 month orientation.
• MRI safety certification level 2 required yearly.