MRI Technologist

Arnot Health; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnot Health in Elmira, NY is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI procedures under the MRI Supervisor, focusing on patient safety and accurate data acquisition.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, selecting imaging methods, contrast preparation, sterile technique, post-processing, and maintaining safety around strong magnetic fields. Must hold NYS licensure and ARRT MRI certification within the specified timelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for MRI procedures observing specific requirements for each procedure while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• Selects the best method to provide the most adequate data acquisition for any anatomical part.
• Prepares contrast media for various procedures.
• Injects contrast media as required for patient procedures.
• Performs sterile technique as needed and maintains universal precautions as required.
• Maintains the general appearance and hygiene in the work area.
• Post processing of data and images.
• Employs safety practices as needed in the area of strong magnetic fields.
• Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.
• Provides age appropriate care to neonate, infant, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Interacts with customers/patients in a friendly and caring way to ensure a secure and pleasant experience.

Education

NYS Radiologic Technologist license

ARRT certification in Radiology

NYS Injection Registered status

ARRT MRI certification

Job description

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.

A.D.A Essential Functions