Per Diem MRI Technologist

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

104d • $32 - $52

About The Position

The MRI Technologist will perform duties related to MRI examinations, including determining individual techniques and protocols for prescribed examinations and positioning patients properly. The technologist will read and interpret physician orders, review and evaluate images to ensure satisfactory quality, and maintain a clean examination room and equipment. Communication with patients is essential, providing reassurance as necessary, and performing identification procedures by verbally confirming with the patient before beginning any procedure. The technologist will register patients, enter orders, and track patients using the Radiology Information System (RIS), while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. A strong customer service orientation and a professional appearance are required, along with maintaining the integrity of the MRI Zones. The technologist must screen all patients before they enter the Magnet room and maintain current knowledge of all special and routine procedures in MRI. Completion of an accredited MRI course is mandatory, and the candidate must be registered with the ARRT.

Requirements

• Current NYS License as RT.
• Certified (or willing to be certified) in IV contrast injections.
• One year experience in MRI (does not need to be ARRT registered in MRI).
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of an MRI technologist.
• Determine individual technique and protocol for prescribed examination and position patient properly.
• Read and interpret physician orders.
• Review and evaluate images to ensure satisfactory quality.
• Maintain clean examination room and equipment.
• Communicate with patients requiring examination and procedures, and provide reassurance as necessary.
• Perform identification procedure by verbally confirming with the patient before beginning a procedure.
• Register patients, enter orders, and track patients using the RIS.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain a professional appearance and customer service orientation.
• Screen all patients before they enter the Magnet room.
• Maintain current knowledge of all special and routine procedures in MRI.

Benefits

• Salary range: $32.30 - $52.04 based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree