MRI Technologist II

Columbia University
Columbia University Medical Center
$55,57 an hour
Full-time

Position Summary

Under the direction of a Radiologist, MRI Technologist II performs a wide variety of technical procedures utilizing magnetic resonance imaging to obtain computer-processed images of designated portions of the body.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures patient safety by screening for medical conditions, allergy history and foreign objects such as metal implants, pacemakers, aneurysm clips, hearing aids and shrapnel
  • Confirms the appropriateness of the exam by reviewing the referral form and radiologist protocol and patient questionnaire;

brings any discrepancy to the attention of the radiologist

  • Ensures patient and equipment safety by following the MRI safety policy and procedure
  • Assist in education and supervision of MR scanner operations
  • Assist in new MR protocol implementations
  • Engage with advanced imaging techniques for clinical and research scans
  • Performs scans following standardized protocols, tailoring if needed due to patient variable such as body habitus
  • Maintains and retrieves patient data by appropriate use of PACS and other information systems; generates hard copies when appropriate
  • Maintains log books and machine performance data
  • Assists in the administering of first aid as needed
  • Displays courtesy and respect to all patients, medical staff, visitors and co-workers
  • Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the work area and equipment
  • Assists in expediting patient flow while maintaining quality
  • Competent to care for patients based upon the age groups treated
  • Competent to administer contrast media via appropriate peripheral IV access as ordered and directed by qualified physician staff while abiding by NY state guidelines (if appropriately certified)
  • Participates along with nursing in monitoring patients pre, during and post contrast administration for possible allergic reaction to contrast media
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Four years of MRI experience
  • New York State Licensed X-Ray Technologist by the Department of Health. Registered X-Ray Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • ARMRIT / ARRT MRI certification
  • New York State license to inject contrast

Preferred Qualifications

  • NYS license to inject contrast preferred.
  • Must have the ability to perform work in a neat, orderly and safe manner with full knowledge of MR safety and ability to enforce safety regulations is required.
  • 9 hours ago
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