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

Title:

MRI Technologist - WCINYP ($10,000 NEW

HIRE BONUS

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• payout details apply)

Location:

Upper East Side Org Unit:

WCINYP MRI

Work Days:

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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