Mri Technologist Jobs

Main Function

Reports to the MRI Supervisor. Under general supervision, performs all MRI procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.
• 1. Prepares and positions patients for MRI procedures observing specific requirements for each procedure while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• 6. Maintains the general appearance and hygiene in the work area.
• Employs safety practices as needed in the area of strong magnetic fields.
• 7. Processes the film as needed.
• Prepares opaque media for various procedures.
• 5. Performs sterile technique as needed and maintains universal precautions as required.
• 4. Injects contrast media as required for patient procedures.
• Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customers’ needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience.
• It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned.
• 2. Selects the best method to provide the most adequate data acquisition for any anatomical part.
• Provides age appropriate care to neonate, infant, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Education

ARRT certified in Radiologic Technology required

NYS license in Radiologic Technology preferred.

MRI certification required within one year of date of hire.

NYS license to inject contrast media required within six months of being hired.

Experience

At least one year of radiologic technologist experience. One year MRI experience preferred.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (cpr) Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

Physical Demands

Some physical effort required. Light objects lifted and some reaching and stooping.

Exposure Category

Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

• A.D.A Essential Functions

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS [note: bold skills and certification are required]

ARRT certified in Radiologic Technology

NYS license in Radiologic Technology

MRI certification