MRI Technologist: Flexible Schedule with Growth Path

61st Street Service Corp; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid Time off to promote a healthyl if

Job summary

The MRI Technologist will join a collaborative team supporting ColumbiaDoctors, performing MRIs, archiving images, and ensuring patient comfort in the MRI suite. You will review requests, position patients per protocols, administer contrast as directed, and maintain equipment logs across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates hold NYS licensure, ARRT certification, and MRI Registry eligibility, with strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years relevant radiology experience.
• NYS license and ARRT certification required.
• MRI Registry eligible; NYS BLS certified.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and staff and provide patient-centered care.
• Perform MRIs and general radiologic procedures.
• Review imaging requests for appropriateness with clinical info.
• Coordinate with radiologist and referring physicians as needed.
• Position patients and select imaging options per protocols.
• Observe patient status and respond to changes; escalate as required.
• Assess image quality before submission for interpretation.
• Explain procedures to patients and answer questions.
• Administer contrast media via IV access as directed.
• Operate and maintain MRI equipment; log performance data and schedule PM.
• Handle clerical tasks for image acquisition, processing, and archiving.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Deescalation skills

Education

ARRT certified

MRI Registry eligible

NYS License

New York BLS certified

Job description

The MRI Technologist will join a collaborative team supporting ColumbiaDoctors, performing MRIs, archiving images, and ensuring patient comfort in the MRI suite. You will review requests, position patients per protocols, administer contrast as directed, and maintain equipment logs across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates hold NYS licensure, ARRT certification, and MRI Registry eligibility, with strong communication and de-escalation skills.