MRI Technologist - Imaging @ Clinton Crossings, Bldg D

University of Rochester•Rochester, NY

6d•$32 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking an MRI Technologist to join their Imaging department. This is a part-time position with a scheduled weekly hour of 24. The role involves operating MRI equipment, ensuring patient safety, performing scans, managing data, and maintaining equipment. The position is part of a career ladder with three bands, differentiating levels of independence, supervision, certification, and training capabilities. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture, promoting values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

Requirements

Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology.
Maintains current NYS licensure and ARRT certification with CE credits as required.
Band Two requires a minimum of 18 months of progressively responsible professional work experience in a clinical or hospital environment with at least 6 months dedicated to the URMC Imaging Sciences Department, certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and capable of performing all MRI competencies including but not limited to: cardiac, breast, interventional and functional MR if applicable.
Band Three requires a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible professional work experience as a specialist in MRI in a clinical or hospital environment with 1 year dedicated to the URMC Imaging Sciences Department preferred.
Technologists must be certified in MRI and satisfy the requirements and be capable of performing all MRI related duties of a Band Two Certified MRI Technologist.
Band Three Technologists should also be comfortable operating many of the various platforms that exist within the UR MRI environment.
To be eligible for advancement consideration, technologist must be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Band One (I): Non-Certified MRI Technologist - Technologists new to the MRI Department who require training as well as regular direct supervision or guidance from a more senior technologist.
Band Two (II): Certified MRI Technologist - With minimal supervision is responsible for scanning patients in a safe and efficient manner, completing all associated paper and computer work, and discharging the patient from the MRI department with appropriate post MRI instructions.
Band Three (III): Advanced MRI Technologist - In addition to the responsibilities of Band Two, serves as a preceptor in the on-boarding of newly hired Technologists directly orienting to equipment, imaging routines and procedures, computer programs and software, as well as departmental and hospital policies.
A Band Three technologist is considered a subject matter expert in downtime procedures and acts as super-user when new equipment or programs are introduced to the department.
Directly assists in the mentoring of existent employees by providing one-on-one assistance in conjunction with the Supervising Technologist.
Select Band Three Technologists may be designated as Leads to support operations on various shifts.
Leads may either assist their shift supervisor, or in the absence of a supervisor, determine workflow and staff schedule/assignments.
Leads may also provide performance evaluation input to the section supervisor as well as input to MRI Management to develop departmental goals and objectives.
Employees hired externally with appropriate credentials and relevant experience may enter the career bands as a Band Three to serve in a Lead role if the need exists within the department.

Responsibilities

Sets up and utilizes all MRI equipment including imaging coils, patient monitoring systems, and related articles.
Evaluate image quality by troubleshooting scanner or coil problems and scan parameters.
Identifies and compensates for imaging artifacts.
Reviews MRI registration and screening form thoroughly in order to confirm safe access into magnet room.
Assists in training new MRI technologists and students.
Performing all filming, archiving and PACS network data management for each patient scanned.
Retrieves old MRI data for restoration and filming or networking.
Master new techniques with each subsequent scanner upgrade.
Maintains CE credits and ARRT/NYS license.
Communicates all pertinent patient information to necessary staff.
Identifies patient service requirements
Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.
Prepares patient for radiological/MRI procedures by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Performs procedures by following and verifying referring provider orders.
Applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.
Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.
Maintains production and quality of MRI images by following established standards, orders, protocols and procedures
Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors by adhering to MRI safety policies specific to our MRI Zones.
Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
Troubleshoots and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
At an advanced level, may train new employees or lead day to day work activities.