MRI Technologist Outpatient (Full Time)

White Plains Hospital•Town/Village of Harrison, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs routine and some special-procedure imaging, prepares patients for procedures, assists radiologists when needed, and prepares, operates, and cares for imaging equipment. The role follows established standards of care, exercises professional judgment, provides patient care, pursues continuing education, and takes responsibility for assigned areas and duties. It also supports established customer-service programs and may perform quality assurance and other assigned duties. The technologist prepares and positions patients according to examination protocols, documents images and required questionnaires, reviews scans for quality and completeness, and assists physicians during procedures. The position includes maintaining equipment and work areas, performing quality assurance and calibrations, handling routine office tasks, communicating exam completion and urgent findings, and providing patient education. Coverage may include other outpatient locations, and duties or hours may change based on practice needs.

Requirements

High school education.
Certificate from an accredited radiography school or hospital-based program.
ARRT-MR certification required upon hire.
New York State Department of Health Radiology License required upon hire.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association required within 90 days.
IV Certification required within 180 days.
Ability to occasionally move about inside all MRI zones to access coils, patients, and paperwork (high proficiency).
Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (high proficiency).
Ability to frequently communicate accurately with patients who have questions about bills or financial obligations (high proficiency).
Ability to observe and inspect employees and patients in all MRI zones (high proficiency).

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients for examinations according to protocol, including proper image documentation and required body-part questionnaires.
Assume responsibility for assigned areas and procedures; produce technical images and review completed scans for quality and completeness.
Assist physicians during procedures as necessary.
Perform quality assurance and equipment calibrations as needed.
Respond to emergency procedures or other situations that arise in the practice.
Maintain cleanliness of areas, equipment, and accessories; report malfunctioning equipment to the practice supervisor.
Print patient CDs when needed.
Perform routine office tasks, including answering phones, checking in patients, and obtaining previous reports or films.
Notify front desk staff when examinations are complete.
Show images to radiologists, call reports to attending physicians for STAT readings, and document communication when necessary.
Potentially serve as an instructor or preceptor.
Introduce themselves to patients and educate patients or family members about the ordered examination.
Provide appropriate care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations, considering physical and psychosocial needs.
Attend staff meetings and in-services.
Rotate coverage to other outpatient offsites.
Adapt to duties and hours that may change according to the needs of the offsite practices.
May work holidays, overtime, or day, evening, and overnight coverage to help maintain adequate and safe outpatient facility coverage.
Perform other related duties as assigned.