MRI Technologist

Cayuga Medical Center

21d•$36 - $54

About The Position

The MRI Technologist reports to the MRI Supervisor and, under general supervision, performs MRI procedures. The role prepares and positions patients, selects appropriate methods for image acquisition, prepares and injects contrast media, and processes images and data. The technologist follows sterile technique and universal precautions, maintains the work area, and observes safety practices in strong magnetic fields. The role provides age-appropriate care to patients from neonates through geriatric adults and supports a safe, comfortable patient experience through attentive, compassionate communication. The position requires a valid New York State Radiologic Technologist license and ARRT certification. The employee must obtain NYS License Injection Registered status within six months of starting and ARRT certification in MRI within one year. Basic Life Support certification is required within 90 days of hire. At least one year of radiologic technologist experience is required; one year of MRI experience is preferred. The schedule is either Monday through Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., or Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The disclosed pay range is $36.00 to $54.00 per hour, plus benefits. The work involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and physical effort including walking, bending, reaching, stooping, lifting up to 40 pounds, and assisting with patient lifting and transport.

Requirements

Valid New York State Radiologic Technologist license.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
Obtain NYS License Injection Registered status within six months of starting in the position.
Obtain ARRT certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) within one year of starting in the position.
At least one year of radiologic technologist experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Physical effort including walking, bending, reaching, and stooping; lifting up to 40 pounds; and assisting with patient lifting and transport.
Exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (Category I).

Nice To Haves

One year of MRI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients for MRI procedures while observing procedure-specific requirements and maintaining patient comfort and safety.
Select the best method to provide adequate data acquisition for each anatomical part.
Prepare contrast media for procedures.
Inject contrast media as required for patient procedures.
Use sterile technique as needed and maintain universal precautions.
Maintain the general appearance and hygiene of the work area.
Perform post-processing of data and images.
Employ safety practices in areas with strong magnetic fields.
Attend required annual mandatory educational programs.
Provide age-appropriate care to neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Interact with patients in a friendly and caring manner, attend to their psychological and physical needs, and maintain communication to provide a secure and pleasant experience.