MRI Technologist

Job Requisition: MRITE001829 Employment type: Full time Shift: Days Hours per week: 40 Hours per week Hiring Range : $35.25- $47.18 The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Responsibilities: • Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body. • Performs patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination. • Enters and monitors patient data, transfers images from disk to magnetic media to produce the transparency and develops film in an automatic processor. • Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. • Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). • Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. • Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department. Complexity of Work: • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment. Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Education: • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required Minimum Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration: • Required Credential(s): • BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. • Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the New York Department of Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. Education: • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required. Required Skills and Attributes: • Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job. • Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive. • Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness, and compassion. • Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others. • Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally. • Problem solving skills. • Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel • Strong organizational skills. • Effective interpersonal skills. • Ability to work as part of a team and independently. • Must be able to read and follow instructions. • Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.