MRI Technician

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Massena, NY seeks an MRI Technologist to perform diagnostic MRI exams with emphasis on patient comfort and safety. The role involves reading orders, verifying patient identity, and delivering high-quality imaging under Radiologist supervision.

Flexible schedule includes days/evenings and potential emergency coverage. The candidate must have CAHEA-approved medical imaging training, NY licensure, and ARRT/NMTCB/RDMS certification, with experience in MRI preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAHEA approved program in medical imaging with at least one year of related diagnostic imaging experience.
• Current New York State licensure or permit to practice as a Radiological Technologist.
• Certification with ARRT, NMTCB, or RDMS.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic MRI examinations as directed.
• Reads charts, prescriptions and MRI requests to verify valid physician orders.
• Ensures proper patient identity prior to MRI procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients and ensures quality MRI services.
• Lifts and moves patients with assistance.
• Ensures films are of acceptable quality and reviewed by Radiologist.
• Informs supervisor of problems encountered during testing.
• Documents all testing procedures and maintains records.
• Collects statistical data as requested and maintains records.
• Operates MRI equipment to ensure accurate results.
• Maintains equipment and work area in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
• Reports any malfunction to the supervisor.
• Performs quality control on equipment and maintains related records.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment and new developments in the area.
• Orders and stores MRI supplies as needed.
• Performs procedures during unscheduled hours as needed for emergency care.

Education

CAHEA approved program in medical imaging

New York State licensure or permit as Radiological Technologist

Certification ARRT, NMTCB, or RDMS

Job description

JOB TITLE: MRI Technician

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: SLH Massena Hospital Main - 1 Hospital Drive Massena, NY 13662

DEPARTMENT: Medical Imaging

SCHEDULE: Days/Evenings, Mon-Fri, 8 hr. shifts between the hours of 7am-7pm.

Summary
As an MRI Technologist, your ability to empathize with patients, specialized technical skills, and dedication to quality, greatly enhances the overall success of MRI imaging for diagnostic use in patient care in RRH Radiology. Performs technical and specialized skills in the operation of a Magnetic Resonance (MRI) Scanner to produce high quality cross-sectional images for diagnostic purposes, while providing maximum comfort and safety to patients undergoing these procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic MRI examinations as directed.
• Reads charts, prescriptions and MRI requests to ascertain the existence of valid physician orders for diagnostic MRI procedures.
• Assures proper patient identity prior to performing a MRI procedure.
• Explains procedure to patient and assures delivery of quality MRI services.
• Lifts and moves patients with assistance.
• Films are processed and of acceptable quality and reviewed by Radiologist.
• Informs supervisor of problems encountered in testing.
• Documents all testing procedures.
• Collects statistical data as requested and maintains appropriate records.
• Operates scanning equipment to assure accurate results.
• Maintains equipment and area in safe, clean, orderly manner.
• Reports any malfunction to the supervisor.
• Performs quality control on all equipment and maintains related records.
• Maintains a working knowledge of equipment and new developments in area of responsibility.
• Orders and stores MRI supplies as needed.
• Performs procedures during unscheduled hours as needed for emergency care.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of CAHEA approved program of medical imaging with at least one year of experience in a related diagnostic imaging modality.
• Current New York State licensure or permit to practice as a Radiological Technologist.
• Certification with any one of the following accrediting boards required: ARRT, NMTCB, or RDMS.
• Requires ability to think and act quickly in order to deliver efficient, quality patient care.
• Requires good reading and deductive skills in order to interpret physician requests and effectively solve problems.
• Requires sufficient sensitivity and interpersonal skills to deal with apprehensive patients in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Requires positive and effective communication skills for interaction with physicians and staff in emotionally charged situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• CT/MRI experienced

Union
CSEA (MH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

Education

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Physical Requirements
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.