MRI Tech - Weekends 7a-7p

Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Memorial Hospital in New York seeks an experienced MRI Technologist to operate and maintain the MRI scanner, obtain diagnostic images, and help develop imaging protocols and procedures.

The role requires ARRT registration, strong knowledge of anatomy and MRI physics, several years of experience, and commitment to safety, QA, documentation, and staff education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved Radiologic Technologist Program and ARRT(R) registration; MRI registry within 1 year.
• Knowledge of cross‑sectional anatomy and recognition of normal/variant anatomy.
• Thorough understanding of MRI physics and imaging principles.
• Three years of experience as a staff technologist; one year MRI experience preferred.
• BCLS certification or attained within 3 months of hire.
• NYS DOH approval for contrast injections within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain MRI scanner to obtain images for diagnosis.
• Assist in establishment and execution of imaging protocols.
• Educate staff and students in imaging procedures.
• Prepare and position patients for imaging.
• Select imaging techniques and calibrate console/peripherals.
• Produce CD records and transfer images to workstations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of imaging procedures.
• Perform quality assurance on MRI equipment.
• Manage inventory and clinical supplies.
• Follow department policies, QA programs, and safety standards.
• Assist in scheduling imaging subjects.
• Pursue professional development through seminars and affiliations.

Skills

MRI protocols

Cross-sectional anatomy

Radiologic safety

Documentation accuracy

Education

ARRT‑approved Radiologic Technologist Program

Tools

MRI scanner

QA procedures

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Operating and maintaining a magnetic resonance imaging scanner (MRI) to obtain images from patients which are used by the provider to diagnose the nature and extent of designated pathologies.
• Participating in the establishment of imaging protocols.
• Executing imaging protocols.
• Providing guidance and instruction to staff and/or student in imaging procedures as required.
• Educating the patients in magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
• Preparing and positioning the patient for imaging procedures.
• Selecting appropriate imaging techniques.
• Calibrating console and peripheral hardware.
• Obtaining images, producing CD records and backups from desk to storage media, and transferring to workstations.
• Entering and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Performing quality assurance on magnetic resonance equipment.
• Performing physical inventory and maintaining clinical supplies.
• Adhering to established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety standards.
• Assisting in clinical subject scheduling.
• Maintaining professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest research in the field.
• Performing miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an ARRT approved Radiologic Technologist Program and registered by the ARRT (R). MRI registry within (1) year of hire date.
• Knowledge of cross‑sectional anatomy and skill in recognition of normal and abnormal variants.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principals and physics of magnetic resonance imaging.
• Three years of previous experience as a staff technologist.
• One year of previous experience as an MRI technologist with MRI registry preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification or attained within 3 months of hire.
• Obtain NYS DOH approval for contrast injections within 6 months of hire.