MRI Technologist – Day Shift with Career Growth

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

Job summary

St. Peter's Hospital in the Albany area is seeking an MRI Technologist to join Medical Imaging. The role operates Sunday, Monday and Friday, 8:30am–9:00pm, with evening call roughly every 6–7 weeks and one holiday per year.

You will perform diagnostic MRIs under the Mercycare mission, ensuring safety and patient comfort while following department protocols. Required are an AAS in Radiologic Technology, ARRT registration and a NYS license, with at least 1 year CT/MRI experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Abiding by the Mercycare mission and values, and under the direction of the Chief of Medical Imaging, the MRI Technologist performs diagnostic MRI in accordance with departmental standards.
• 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 experience

Education

AAS Degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT registration

NYS license

Job description

St. Peter's Hospital in the Albany area is seeking an MRI Technologist to join Medical Imaging. The role operates Sunday, Monday and Friday, 8:30am–9:00pm, with evening call roughly every 6–7 weeks and one holiday per year.

You will perform diagnostic MRIs under the Mercycare mission, ensuring safety and patient comfort while following department protocols. Required are an AAS in Radiologic Technology, ARRT registration and a NYS license, with at least 1 year CT/MRI experience.