MRI Technologist - Day Shift, Growth & Tuition Support

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY invites qualified MRI technologists to join our Medical Imaging team. The full-time day shift includes on-site work with occasional evening call rotations. This opportunity supports Mercycare values and professional growth.

Under the Mercycare mission, you will perform diagnostic MRI following department standards, with emphasis on patient comfort, safety, and accurate documentation. AAS in Radiologic Technology and ARRT/NYS licensing are required.

Qualifications

• AAS degree required in Radiologic Technology.
• 1 year CT and/or MRI experience.
• Current ARRT registration and NYS license required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records a complete clinical history pertinent to examination requested.
• Evaluates requests for appropriateness; refers concerns to coordinator and/or radiologist.
• Instructs patient as to nature of the exam being performed.
• Effectively communicates with patient throughout exam being performed.
• Follows established scan protocols or radiologist’s special instructions.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment and accessories.
• Selects appropriate technical factors for requested imaging exam.
• Assists in instruction of student technologists and new personnel.
• Demonstrates accurate positioning and insures patient comfort.
• Demonstrates proper screening procedures for contraindication to MRI examination.
• Ensures proper magnetic field safety at all times.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all MRI emergency procedures.
• Provides proper hearing protection to all patients and visitors.
• Effectively completes all required documentation related to patient care, imaging procedures and RIS requirements.
• Documents and reports all incidents, radiation safety concerns and equipment malfunctions to coordinator in a timely fashion.

Skills

MRI/CT experience

Education

AAS Degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT registration

NYS license

Job description

St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY invites qualified MRI technologists to join our Medical Imaging team. The full-time day shift includes on-site work with occasional evening call rotations. This opportunity supports Mercycare values and professional growth.

Under the Mercycare mission, you will perform diagnostic MRI following department standards, with emphasis on patient comfort, safety, and accurate documentation. AAS in Radiologic Technology and ARRT/NYS licensing are required.