Technologist, Special Procedure I - MRI

One Brooklyn Health System Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

One Brooklyn Health System Inc. seeks a qualified MRI Technologist to provide direct patient imaging using MRI equipment in a New York hospital setting.

You will obtain diagnostic-quality studies, process and post-process images, educate patients, and ensure proper labeling while maintaining RIS and billing system proficiency. Supervising students and collaborating with vendors may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• Hold NYS Radiologic Technologist license and ARRT MRI certification.
• Minimum two years' experience and ability to supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical judgment to obtain diagnostic MRI studies per protocol and patient age.
• Process images and perform imaging enhancements per protocol.
• Educate patients about procedures, imaging areas, and special instructions.
• Identify patients correctly according to policy.
• Review orders and information prior to exams.
• Ensure MRI images are properly labeled per protocol.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and data collection.
• Perform MRI contrast injections.
• Supervise radiology students in MRI area.
• Notify appropriate personnel of equipment repairs or unsafe conditions.
• Perform related clerical duties when needed.
• Attend in-service and professional development meetings.
• Post-process MRI images, including 3-D reconstruction as required.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

2+ years experience

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology

NYS Radiologic Technologist License

ARRT MRI Certification

Tools

RIS

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.