Technologist, Special Procedure I - MRI

One Brooklyn Health; Brooklyn (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Brooklyn is seeking a qualified MRI Technologist to provide essential patient services using MRI equipment. The role involves ensuring diagnostic quality images, patient education, and adherence to organizational protocols. Candidates must have a graduate degree in Radiologic Technology and at least two years of relevant experience. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to utilize electronic record systems. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years prior experience required.
• Prior experience with Hospital vendors and regulatory agencies helpful.
• Supervise Support personnel in the absence of MRI Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical judgment to obtain diagnostic quality studies.
• Process images and perform enhancements according to protocols.
• Provide patient education relevant to imaging procedures.
• Identify patients as per organization’s policy.
• Review control sheets for correct exams before performing.
• Label MRI images according to Department protocol.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Perform MRI contrast injections.
• Supervise radiology students in the MRI area.
• Inform personnel of needed equipment repairs.
• Perform clerical duties in absence of Support personnel.
• Attend professional development meetings.
• Post-process MRI images, including 3-D reconstructions.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to read and write in English

Good communication skills

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology

Tools

Electronic record systems (RIS)

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Overview

Provides direct patient services using Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment as prescribed by physician.

Responsibilities

• Apply necessary technical judgment to obtain studies of an acceptable diagnostic quality according to written protocols and patient's age specific needs.
• Process images and perform imaging enhancements according to protocol/procedure.
• Provide patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures by informing patient of nature of procedure, the area to be imaged, and any additional special instructions patient may need.
• Properly identify patients according to the organization’s policy and procedure.
• Review control sheet or electronic record for correct exam ordered and any additional pertinent information prior to performing exam.
• Ensure all MRI images are appropriately labeled as specified as per Department protocol.
• Participate in quality improvement activities by collecting and assisting in the interpretation of relevant data when requested.
• Perform MRI contrast injection.
• Supervise radiology students assigned to the MRI area.
• Inform appropriate personnel of needed equipment repairs or unsafe conditions.
• Perform related clerical duties in the absence of Support personnel.
• Attends in-service and other professional development meetings as required.
• Performs post-processing of MRI images to include 3‑D reconstruction as required.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years prior experience.
• Prior experience interacting with Hospital vendors and regulatory agencies helpful.
• Supervise Support personnel in the absence of MRI Coordinator.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and write in English along with good communication skills.
• Ability to fully utilize OBH’s electronic record systems (RIS), equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Licenses, Certifications

• NYS Radiologic Technologist License
• ARRT MRI Certified, except staff that were grandfathered as per the CBA with 1199 dated 09/1/2022.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds as well as assist with patient maneuvering.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.