DIC MRI Tech - Contr IV - Pipeline

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,670 - 64,271; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an MRI Technologist in New York, NY. The role involves operating MRI equipment, preparing patients for examinations, and ensuring accurate patient screening. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Radiologic Technology program and hold New York State licensure. Prior experience in radiology is required, along with basic life support certification. Full-time shifts will vary and may include evenings. Salary range is $57,670 - $64,271. This is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) required.
• Experience in MRI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI equipment and prepares patients for examination.
• Performs thorough screening of patients prior to procedure.
• Performs MRI procedures including abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams.

Skills

Knowledge of MRI equipment and protocols

Prior radiology experience

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Certification in IV contrast administration

ARRT registration

Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T.(MR)(ARRT)

Job description

• Job Schedule Full time
• Internal Posting Start Date 01/23/2026
• Internal Posting End Date 01/30/2026
• Minimum Salary/Range* 57.6700
• Maximum Salary/Range* 64.2710
• Shift Evenings
• Shift Begin Time 8:00 AM
• Shift End Time 5:00 PM
• Schedule Full Time

Job Description

Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment, prepares patients for examination, and ensures that proper information has been obtained for the physician to make a diagnosis. Assists in the management of patient flow, data reconstruction and sending images to PACS for physician’s diagnosis.

Job Responsibility

• Performs thorough screening of patients prior to procedure.
• Ensures no metal objects accompany patient into procedure room.
• Checks patient creatinine level and calculates glomerular filtration rate (GFR) to determine if patient can receive IV contrast material.
• Reviews and ensures accuracy of screening forms completed by patient, including the IV contrast materials information sheet.

2. Prepares patients for examination.

• Explains procedures and sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion.
• Ensures that a consent form for IV contrast materials has been obtained.

3. Performs MRI procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies etc.

• Prepares patient for exam by placing and positioning patient on exam table within the gantry.
• Enters patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from a requisition completed by Radiologist to include anatomical area of interest.
• Select, determine and ensure appropriate radiofrequency and image coil is usedbased on the anatomical part being imaged. Ensures proper coil positioning.
• Transmits cases to on-call Radiologist through use of Tele-Radiology system.

4. Administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents as per Radiologist order:

• Verifies that there are no contraindications to administration of the IV contrast agent.
• Calculates contrast dose based on patient’s weight.
• Performs venipuncture of the appropriate gauge necessary for examination.
• Explains in layman’s terms the administration of IV contrast, and completes the IV Contrast Information Sheet with information provided by the patient, family member or health care proxy.
• Utilizes appropriate flush technique for existing IV line, if needed and utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast.
• Recognizes and assists in the treatment contrast agent reactions and IV extravasations.

5. Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required.
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist with certification in IV contrast administration, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T.(MR)(ARRT), required within eighteen (18) of entry date into position.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS), required.
• Prior radiology experience, required. Experience in MRI, preferred.
• Knowledge of MRI equipment and protocols, required.

Shift details: shift times may vary, working days are Mon-Fri

*Additional Salary Detail

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 at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Northwell Health reserves the right to amend all terms of employment.