Local Contract MRI Technologist
New York, NY
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs

Job Title: MRI Technologist

Location: Not specified

Job Summary:
This position operates and prepares specialized equipment to perform magnetic imaging procedures. The technologist applies technical judgment to obtain studies of acceptable diagnostic quality according to written protocols and patient needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong background in cross-sectional anatomy, physical sciences, and MRI physics.
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
• Graduate of a JCERT-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• New York State License (L.R.T).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT Certified).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years' experience in MRI.

Additional Information:

• Maintains safety standards via strict adherence to safety guidelines to prevent the introduction of ferromagnetic material into the scan room.
• Protects self, patients, and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Attends in-services and other professional development meetings as required.
• Ensures Radiology room and equipment cleanliness at the start and end of the shift.
• Accurately records all required patient tracking information into IDX (Radiology Information System).
• Schedules exams into IDX (Radiology Information System) as required.
• Evaluates images for technical acceptability and ensures images are transmitted to PACS in a timely fashion.