MRI Technologist

Arnot Health; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnot Health MRI Technologist position requires performing MRI procedures with strict attention to patient safety and data quality. You will position patients, manage contrast administration, and perform image post-processing in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Competence in NYS licensure and ARRT MRI certification is required, with on-site work; shifts include options Mon-Thu 12:30–11pm or Mon-Fri 2:30–11pm, and a focus on compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for MRI procedures.
• Selects best method to acquire adequate MRI data.
• Prepares contrast media for procedures.
• Injects contrast media when required.
• Performs sterile technique and maintains universal precautions.
• Maintains overall work area hygiene and safety.
• Post-processes MRI data and images.
• Adheres to safety practices around magnetic fields.
• Attends annual mandatory educational programs.
• Offers age-appropriate care to patients from neonate to geriatric.
• Interacts with patients to ensure a secure, pleasant experience.

Skills

Patient positioning

MRI procedures

Safety protocols

Contrast administration

Image post-processing

Education

New York State Radiologic Technologist license

ARRT certification

NYS Injection Registered status within 6 months

ARRT MRI certification within 1 year

Tools

MRI equipment

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.