MRI Technologist ($10,000 Sign-On Bonus) (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Title: MRI Technologist - WCINYP ($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - *payout details apply)

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: WCINYP MRI

Weekly Hours : 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $59.34 - $71.26

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under general guidance, operates MRI equipment to assist in the safe and efficient diagnosis and assessment of patient conditions, in accordance with established procedures.

$10,000 new hire bonus will be distributed in the following increments:

Date of hire: $2,500

6 months: $5,000

1 year: $2,500

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
• Assists current and new employees in the use of systems/equipment and departmental policies and procedures.
• Recognizes problems/malfunctions of equipment and may assist in making minor adjustments. Monitors appropriate service action by outside contractors. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Greets registered patients at time of visit and triages patients through the patient flow process. Checks schedules and accompanies patients to exam/procedure room. Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing and preparing for exam.
• Reviews and verifies patient identity, history and requisition for exam to be performed.
• Takes appropriate scans to determine areas of possible pathology. Modifies testing parameters, under direction, to ensure accurate imaging.
• Processes and archives images in accordance with established procedures.
• Inputs patient history information at time of exam/test into the practice management system. Scans relevant medical documentation related to patient's case.
• Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment. Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
• Sets up physiological monitoring and stimulus delivery equipment (if applicable).
• Performs MRI diagnostic scans of patient as requested by clinical requisition. Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to scan and answers any questions throughout scan.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice using established department procedures/protocols.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Approximately 2 years of experience working as a MRI technologist.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience as registered technologist in another radiology modality may be applicable.
• Graduate of approved school of radiography.

Licenses and Certifications

• 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)

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

This position requires the occasional lifting of equipment and patients; This role may require working on the weekends and also flexibility to work in the evenings.

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