Medical Radiographer-MRI

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

142d

About The Position

The Medical Radiographer-MRI is responsible for reading and interpreting requests and instructions from physicians regarding MRI examination techniques. This role involves determining the body regions and projections to be undertaken, greeting patients, explaining procedures, and reassuring anxious or distressed patients. The radiographer will guide and position patients before and during examinations to obtain the required views. Operating MRI equipment involves setting controls and making necessary adjustments according to guidelines and standard procedures as directed by physicians to procure the required images. The position includes receiving general technical supervision from the Senior MRI Technologist, which encompasses orientation to the facility and equipment, advice on procedures, and spot-checks of overall performance to assess effectiveness. Additional responsibilities include supervising junior and student technologists, ensuring quality control of MRI examinations, and maintaining clinical competencies of staff. The radiographer will also coordinate and direct patient flow to various scan rooms, review patient schedules, and report any potential or current equipment malfunctions to the appropriate service personnel or supervisor. Training radiographic students in the use and maintenance of radiographic equipment is also a key aspect of this role. Efficient, ethical, and courteous interaction with patients, personnel, and visitors is essential.

Requirements

• AAS in Radiologic Technology or equivalent.
• NYS license/registration (must obtain within 6 months of receiving limited permit).
• ARRT certification (must obtain within 1 year of appointment).
• One year experience as a radiologic technologist.
• Current CPR-BLS certification required.
• Registration certification for Contrast Injection (must obtain within 3 months of appointment).
• Limited permit by time of appointment if NYS License/Registration hasn't been obtained.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with no experience will be considered for entry-level (SL1) positions.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret requests and instructions from physicians regarding MRI examination techniques.
• Determine body regions and projections for MRI examinations.
• Greet patients and explain procedures to reassure them.
• Guide and position patients before and during examinations to obtain required views.
• Operate MRI equipment by setting controls and making adjustments as directed by physicians.
• Receive technical supervision from Senior MRI Technologist.
• Supervise junior and student technologists.
• Ensure quality control of MRI examinations, including proper positioning and technique factors.
• Coordinate and direct patient flow to various scan rooms.
• Review patient schedules to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the proper service personnel or supervisor.
• Train radiographic students in the use and maintenance of equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree