MRI Technologist

Montefiore Nyack Hospital; Village of Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is seeking an MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment, explain procedures to patients, and ensure safety and comfort throughout examinations. You will position patients, select coils, and monitor imaging quality while adhering to ARRT/ACR/OSHA standards.

Per diem flexibility with day shifts and prior MRI experience preferred. Responsibilities include preparing rooms, documenting exams, and collaborating with radiologists to determine if additional sequences are

Qualifications

• One year MR working experience.
• ARRT certification required.
• ARRT-MR within 1 year preferred.
• BLS within 90 days required.
• IV certification training available on-site within 90 days.
• NY State licensure required

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI to produce diagnostic cross-sectional images.
• Explain MRI procedures to patients and request removal of metal objects.
• Position patients and coils according to protocol.
• Monitor patient safety and comfort during the scan.
• Input patient data and scan parameters into the system.
• Follow ARRT/ACR/OSHA standards and hospital protocols.
• Maintain room readiness and equipment, and document procedures as required.

Skills

MR experience

Patient safety

Communication skills

Education

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

ARRT-MR

RADIOL Licensed Radiologist - NYS DoH

BLS - American Heart Association

IV Certification

Tools

MRI hardware operations

Job description

City/State:

Nyack, New York

Department:

MRI

Bargaining Unit:

NH- CWA

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

DAYS VARY, PER DIEM

Scheduled Hours:

9 AM-5 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours:

8 HOURS

Hours Per Pay Period:

0

Hourly Rate/Range:

52.29

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images of patient’s body for diagnostic purposes: Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures and to request removal of metal objects which are hazardous to patient and equipment when magnet is activated. Positions patient on examining table and places specified coil (receiver) such as head coil or knee coil, close to area of interest, following protocols requested by RADIOLOGIST. Demonstrates use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination. Enters data, such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry into aperture of magnetic resonance imaging equipment (head or feet first), into computer. Keys commands to specify scan sequences, and adjust transmitters and receivers, into computer. Observes patient through window of control room to monitor patient safety and comfort. Views images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures. Keys in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images. Alerts staff entering magnet room to danger of wearing or carrying metal around magnet.

Essential Functions

• A. Job Specific Contacts

1. General Contacts: Patients, Physicians, Nurses, Visitors, Other departments within the hospital.
2. Job Provides Direction to: N/A

B. Environment and Demands

1. Environmental Demands: Describe the physical environment in which the job must be performed. Radiation exposure hazard controlled. Exposure to infection and disease.
2. Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: Describe the physical efforts, manual dexterity and cognitive skills required for the job (i.e., eye/hand coordination, lifting, pulling, walking, concentration, analysis, customer sensitivity, etc.). On feet most of day. Lifting and positioning of patients. Moving of heavy mobile equipment.

B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN:

Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospital

C. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities. *

1. Demonstrate competency in all exams performed (i.e. positioning, proper labeling, patient identification, choose proper coils, follows MRI protocols, etc.) Competent and able to critique all images and repeat images as necessary. Operates digital equipment for the transfer of images to PACS.
2. Operates the MRI ensuring the required images were obtained as ordered by Physician/Radiologist. Consults with Radiologist to review and ascertain whether additional scanning is required, when needed.
3. Perform quality assurance duties.
4. Prepare room prior to first patient (i.e. room stocked for needed equipment and supplies) and keeps room and work area neat and clean at all times.
5. Instructs in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety and prepares patient for MRI examinations. Screens all patients to assess whether test meets medical necessity criteria and patient is an acceptable candidate for MR Imaging. Contacts patient’s Primary Nurse when unable to perform exam. (i.e. patient has pacemaker, etc.)
6. Monitors patient condition by directly observing the patient during the examination and recognizing and reporting abnormal changes in the patient’s condition. Able to assess patient pain interfering with Imaging procedure; makes appropriate contact with patient’s Primary Care Nurse for intervention.
7. Interacts professionally with patient/family/coworkers. Must possess the ability to work in a high stress area and maintain a positive attitude.
8. Completes all work or completes a proper hand-off before clocking out and leaving.
9. Performs duties according to ARRT standards / ACR standards / OSHA / Montefiore Nyack Hospital protocols.
10. Set up room, sterile trays and injector, prep patient and set up sterile field as needed. Makes special MRI examinations requiring special equipment and procedures such as: Breast Biopsies using SUROS.
11. Responsible for safe handling of equipment. Responsible for the MRI safety program and educating staff about safety in the MRI suite.
12. Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation as required.
13. Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
14. Attends departmental in-services and Mega Education Day, as scheduled.
15. Attends at least 4 monthly department meetings per year; reads and signs off on meeting minutes when not in attendance.
16. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
17. Must be able to rotate hospital holidays. Name will be placed on Mandation rotation list to cover open shifts when necessary as per CWA union contract.
18. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital.

*Document on addendum age specific competency.

Part II: Employee Performance Standards

A. CUSTOMER SERVICE:

1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer.
2. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs.
3. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action.
4. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors.
5. Provides escort to customers when necessary.

B. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT:

1. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes.
2. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge.
3. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements.
4. Participates in annual competency assessment.

C. BUDGET:

1. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies.
2. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment and appropriate billing information including patient history.

D. PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Completes projects/assignments with

Qualifications

• One year of MR working experience
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required
• ARRT-MR - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Magnetic Resonance Imaging - AMERICAN REGISTERY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS (ARRT) within 1 Year Preferred
• BLS - American Heart Association within 90 Days Required
• RADIOL Licensed Radiologist - New York State Dept of Health Upon Hire Required
• IV certification- training is available on-site. within 90 Days Required

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.