MRI Technologist - WCINYP (Part-Time)

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

About The Position

Under general guidance, the MRI Technologist operates MRI equipment to assist in the safe and efficient diagnosis and assessment of patient conditions, following established procedures. The role performs MRI diagnostic scans as requested by clinical requisitions, explains procedures to patients, answers questions, and prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and established department protocols. The technologist supports patient flow and safety, verifies patient identity and exam information, obtains appropriate scans, modifies testing parameters under direction, and processes and archives images. The position also involves maintaining supplies and equipment, assisting employees with systems and procedures, recognizing equipment malfunctions, performing preventive maintenance, and observing infection-control and sterile-environment requirements. The role is part-time, with 14 weekly hours, and may require weekend work and flexibility to work evenings.

Requirements

Approximately 2 years of experience working as an MRI technologist.
High school diploma.
Graduate of an approved school of radiography.
Current, active, and unrestricted New York State License in Radiographic Technology (R).
ARRT (MR) Certification.
NYS Intravenous Contrast Administration Certification; required to obtain within one year of hire date.
BLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Occasional lifting of equipment and patients.
May be required to work weekends and to work flexibly in the evenings.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a registered technologist in another radiology modality may be applicable.

Responsibilities

Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents; order or escalate supply needs as authorized; receive orders and confirm delivery accuracy; and assist with cost control.
Assist current and new employees with systems, equipment, and departmental policies and procedures.
Recognize equipment problems or malfunctions, assist with minor adjustments, monitor service actions by outside contractors, and perform preventive maintenance according to established procedures.
Greet registered patients, triage them through patient flow, check schedules, accompany them to exam rooms, and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, and exam preparation as needed.
Review and verify patient identity, history, and exam requisition.
Perform appropriate scans to identify possible pathology and modify testing parameters under direction to ensure accurate imaging.
Process and archive images according to established procedures.
Enter patient history into the practice management system and scan relevant medical documentation.
Maintain patient safety and a sterile environment, and observe standard infection-control precautions.
Set up physiological monitoring and stimulus-delivery equipment when applicable.
Perform MRI diagnostic scans as requested by clinical requisitions; explain procedures to patients and answer questions during scans.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and established department procedures and protocols.