MRI Technologist

A health services network in New York City is currently seeking a new MRI Technologist to join their growing Radiology Department in Elmhurst. In this role, the MRI Technologist will be resposnbile for performing medically prescribed MRI procedures of designated anatomical areas.

About the Opportunity :

Start Date : ASAP

Assignment Length : 13-week contract

Shift : 4pm-12am and 1pm-9pm

Schedule : 5 shifts per week (rotating Sat & Sun)

Setting : Acute Care

Responsibilities :

Independently implement patient procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards

Explain the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly and obtain consent before all procedures when necessary

Provide for patient comfort before, during and after procedure, and maintains an ongoing rapport with the patient throughout the procedure to ease any anxiety the patient may have

Position patient and MRI equipment appropriate to the body part(s) to be imaged and adjust equipment settings accordingly to insure maximum information is obtained

Follow special instructions indicated on radiographic requisition, ensure that all exams completed are of high quality, uses positioning and immobilizing devices to improve image quality

Alter examination to maximize information in response to patient's condition, confer with Radiologist, nursing and other technologists concerning previous approaches utilized

Perform transmission and / or segmentation for transmission to PACS in a complete and proper anatomic display

Generate high quality hard copies of images, when necessary

Maintain cleanliness of radiographic area and prepare equipment and supplies in advance for future exams

Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications :

1 year MRI experience in a Hospital setting

Associate's Degree from a Radiologic Technology program

Valid license as a Radiologic Technologist issued by NYSDOH

Advanced-Level Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Associate's Degree from a Radiologic Technology program

Desired Skills :

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

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