MRI Technologist #Full Time

61st Street Service Corporation; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 159,489,000 - 196,796,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10K

Benefits package

Job summary

61st Street Service Corporation is hiring an MRI Technologist to support ColumbiaDoctors in the Northeast. You will acquire, process, and archive MRI images, and care for patients in the MRI suite, ensuring safety and quality.

The role involves performing MRIs, coordinating with radiologists, administering contrast, and maintaining equipment. Requires NYS license, ARRT, and BLS; weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalency.
• NYS License, ARRT certified. MRI Registry eligible.
• New York BLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with patients, visitors, vendors, and staff.
• Perform MRIs and general radiological procedures.
• Position patient and select imaging options per protocol.
• Observe patient in MRI area and respond to status changes.
• Assess image quality before radiologist interpretation.
• Explain procedures to patients and answer questions.
• Administer contrast media via peripheral IV.
• Maintain equipment and QA logs; perform routine maintenance.
• Perform clerical duties for patient records and archiving.
• Cover multiple sites and flexible scheduling, including weekends.

Skills

MRI

Radiology

Patient interaction

Communication

De-escalation

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

NYS License

ARRT certification

BLS certified

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Career Opportunities with 61st Street Service Corp

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The 61st Street Service Corporation, provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors. This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors’ practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.

Up to $10K in Sign-On Bonus!

Opportunity to grow as part of the MRI Technologist Career Ladder!

Job Summary:

The MRI Technologist will work in a collaborative environment to provide superior patient care. The incumbent will perform all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of MRI images, and will be responsible for the care of the patient while in the MRI area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet and interact with patients, visitors, vendors, and all faculty and staff.


• Perform MRIs and general radiological procedures:
  
  
  
  • Review imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. Review all questionable orders with the radiologist and, at the radiologist’s discretion, the referring physician.
  
  
  • Position patient and select appropriate options to ensure best-case imaging based on accepted MRI standard of practice and institutional imaging protocols.
  
  
  • Observe patient while in the MRI area for change in status and make appropriate intervention or contact primary care givers for instruction.
  
  
  • Judge diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation.
  
  
  • Offer detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients and answer questions as appropriate.
  
  
  
  


• Administer contrast media via appropriate peripheral IV access as directed.


• Operate and maintain equipment on a daily basis, maintaining logbooks with equipment performance data: schedule PM, perform QA, maintain records required for and participate in inspections.


• Perform clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition, processing, and archiving of patient records.


• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalency.


• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience.


• NYS License, ARRT certified. MRI Registry eligible.


• New York BLS certified.


• Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situations.


• Candidate must demonstrate strong aptitude for detail, flexibility, adaption to change, and ability to work independently.


• Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of facility policies and procedures.


• Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email systems, etc.


• Will provide coverage as requested throughout practices as needed (multiple sites and flexible schedule including weekends).

Hourly Rate Ranges: $55.66 - $68.68

Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.

61st Street Service Corporation

At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.