MRI Technologist

arnothealth; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnot Health in Elmira, NY is seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to perform MRI procedures under supervision. You will position patients, select data acquisition methods, and ensure safety throughout scans.

Responsibilities include contrast preparation, post-processing, and maintaining the MRI suite. Requires NYS Radiologic Technologist license and ARRT MRI certification, plus BLS within 90 days and 1 year radiology experience.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Radiologic Technologist license and ARRT MRI certification required.
• Must obtain NYS Injection Registered status within 6 months of starting.
• ARRT MRI certification within 1 year of starting.

Responsibilities

• Position patients for MRI procedures with attention to comfort and safety.
• Select optimal data acquisition methods for each anatomy.
• Prepare and inject contrast media as required.
• Post-process MRI data and images.
• Maintain hygiene and safety in the MRI area.
• Observe safety practices around strong magnetic fields.
• Provide age-appropriate care to all patients.

Skills

MRI procedures

Patient positioning

Safety practices

Education

NYS Radiologic Technologist license

ARRT MRI certification

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

MRI equipment operation

Job description

MRI Technologist

Monday-Thursday 1230-11pm or Monday-Friday 230-11pm.

MAIN FUNCTION:

Reports to the MRI Supervisor. Under general supervision, performs all MRI procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ** 1. Prepares and positions patients for MRI procedures observing specific requirements for each procedure while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• ** 2. Selects the best method to provide the most adequate data acquisition for any anatomical part.
• 3. Prepares contrast media for various procedures.
• ** 4. Injects contrast media as required for patient procedures.
• ** 5. Performs sterile technique as needed and maintains universal precautions as required.
• ** 6. Maintains the general appearance and hygiene in the work area.
• ** 7. Post processing of data and images.
• 8. Employs safety practices as needed in the area of strong magnetic fields.
• 9. Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.
• 10. Provides age appropriate care to neonate, infant, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• 11. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customers' needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience.
• 12. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned.

EDUCATION:

Valid NYS Radiologic Technologist license and American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification required.
Must obtain NYS License Injection Registered status within 6 months of starting in position.
Must obtain ARRT certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) within 1 year of starting in position.

EXPERIENCE:

At least one year of radiologic technologist experience. One year MRI experience preferred.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical effort required - including walking, bending, reaching and stooping. Work requires lifting of up to 40
pounds. Patient assistance, including lifting and transport is required.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.