MRI Imaging Specialist – Diagnostic Excellence

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to perform MRI imaging studies following physician orders and established protocols. You will operate MRI equipment, prepare patients, apply contrast under aseptic technique, and ensure high-quality images are acquired and documented in EPIC Radiant.

The role requires NY licensure with ARRT MRI and IV certification and a current BLS certificate, with a focus on patient education, safety, and timely image transmission to PACS.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent.
• Licensed by the State of New York, ARRT MRI and IV certification.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs MRI imaging procedures.
• Applies technical judgment to obtain diagnostic quality studies.
• Operates and prepares MRI equipment.
• Obtains venous access as needed.
• Assists with contrast administration under aseptic technique.
• Positions patients and coils for optimal study.
• Provides patient education about procedures and instructions.
• Reviews safety questionnaires before scanning.
• Labels and transmits MRI images to PACS.
• Assists with ACR accreditation and QA/QC programs.
• Ensures studies are completed in EPIC Radiant in a timely fashion.
• Maintains MRI room safety and cleanliness.
• Records patient tracking information accurately.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment issues.
• Performs related clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Patient education

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

NY licensure; ARRT MRI; IV certification

Current BLS certification

Tools

EPIC Radiant

PACS

Job description

Description

Operates specialized MRI imaging equipment to produce clinical diagnostic images, as directed by physicians. Performs MRI studies of anatomical areas as ordered/directed, according to established standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Performs MRI imaging procedures.
2. Applies the necessary technical judgment to obtain studies of an acceptable diagnostic quality according to written protocols and the patients’ needs.
3. Operates and/or prepares specialized equipment to perform magnetic imaging procedures.
4. Obtains venous access as needed per protocol.
5. Assists in administering opaque media and or loading power injector under aseptic technique.
6. Positions patients and associated coils to obtain optimum study.
7. Provides patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures by informing the patient of the nature of the procedure, the area to be imaged and any specific instructions the patient may need.
8. Reviews all patient safety questionnaire prior to introducing any patients into the MRI scan room.
9. Ensures all MRI images are appropriately labeled as specified by the department SOP.
10. Evaluates images for technical acceptability and ensures images are transmitted to PACS in a timely fashion.
11. Assists with ACR accreditation.
12. Assists with departmental QA/QC program.
13. Ensures that all studies performed are completed in EPIC Radiant in a timely fashion.
14. Ensures Radiology room and equipment cleanliness, at the start and at the end of the shift, to include removal of soiled or dirty linen.
15. Scans patient related documents
16. Maintains supplies and accessories in MRI suite necessary to safely perform duties, as required.
17. Accurately records all required patient tracking information into EPIC Radiant.
18. Informs supervisor or appropriate personnel of needed repairs to equipment or unsafe conditions.
19. Assists physician directly as required.
20. Performs related clerical duties in the absence of support personnel.
21. Maintains safety standards via strict adherence to safety guidelines in order to prevent the introduction of ferromagnetic material into the scan room.
22. Protects self, patients, and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
23. Attends in-services and other professional development meetings as required.
24. Maintains in good standing, licensure specific to job to include adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.
25. Maintains appropriate Continuing Medical Education credits in accordance with the guidelines set by the ARRT.
26. Other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. Graduate of an AMA/J.C.E.R.T. approved program in Radiologic Technology
• Minimum 2 years of progressive MRI experience (Will consider new graduates). Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology.
• Licensed by the State of New York, ARRT and MRI and IV certification, Current BLS certification.

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $51.8679 - $54.98 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.