Senior Medical Radiology Technologist

Upstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Employer 401k after 1 year

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off including vaca/

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University in New York seeks an MRI Technologist to determine technique and protocol for prescribed examinations, position patients, and produce high-quality images with correct patient IDs and markings. You will review images for quality and maintain a clean, equipped exam room.

Responsibilities include patient screening, RIS registration, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Requires an Associate Degree in Medical Radiography, ARRT license, 1 year MRI experience, IV

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Radiography and ARRT licensure.
• 1 year of MRI experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality MRI images with proper patient identification and markings.
• Position patients and determine technique per physician orders.
• Register patients in RIS and track orders; ensure patient confidentiality.

Skills

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Medical Radiography

Tools

IV contrast injections

MRI safety protocols

Job description

Job Summary

Determine individual technique and protocol for prescribed examination and position patient properly. Reads and interprets physicians orders. Produce quality images with correct patient id and markings. Review and evaluate images to ensure satisfactory quality. Maintain clean examination room and equipment. Communicate with patients requiring examination and procedures, and provide reassurance, as necessary. Perform identification procedure by verbally confirming with the patient before beginning a procedure. Register patients, enter orders, and track patients using the RIS. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Must be customer service oriented and maintain a professional appearance at all times. Maintain the integrity of the MRI Zones

Screen all patients before they enter the Magnet room Maintain current knowledge of all special and routine procedures in MRI.

Completion of an Accredited MRI course.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree in Medical Radiography and License and Registration (ARRT) required. Must have one year experience in MRI. Does not need to be ARRT registered in MRI. Must be certified (or willing to be certified) in IV contrast injections. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Days:

Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Message To Applicants

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays

G8: $33.27 - $55.04

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

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