MRI Technologist

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

35d•$34 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking an MRI Technologist to join their team. This is a part-time, regular position with scheduled weekly hours of 20. The role involves operating MRI equipment, ensuring image quality, patient safety, and performing related administrative tasks. The position is part of a career ladder with three bands, differentiating levels of independence, supervision, certification, and training responsibilities. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture, advancing its mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

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

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.