MRI Staff Technologist
The Judge Group Inc.
Job Info
Location: Schenectady, NY
Salary: $33.00 USD Hourly - $45.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Judge Healthcare is looking for an MRI Staff Technologist to work in Schenectady, NY!
TITLE:MRI Staff Technologist
TYPE: Direct Hire Position
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direct supervision of the MRI Senior Technologist and the MRI Medical Director, the MRI Staff Technologist is responsible for the safe operation and performance of diagnostic examinations in accordance with established protocols utilizing the MRI scanner and equipment. Position requires unusual amount of communications and interactions with both patients and professional staff. Independence of action, effective communications, and a high degree of responsibility and integrity are essential to this position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):
- Graduate of an approved Radiology Technology school with current ARRT registry and possessing a current New York State license of Radiologic Technology.
- One year ARRT registry in MRI preferred.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
- IV certification.
- Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology and the principles of MRI to safely and efficiently operate MRI scanners, assisting in the diagnosis of disease and injury.
- Ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors who come in contact with MRI Department ZONES and the powerful magnetic field of a MRI scanner.
- Explain procedures, answer patients' questions as fully as possible and provide emotional support putting people at ease with claustrophobic and anxious patients.
- Screen patients.
- Position patients and use appropriate coils.
- Guide and monitor patients during scans and pre/posttest inpatients.
- Recognize and respond to life threatening situations.
- Assist in the education of other medical professionals and new staff.
- Track, scan, verify studies and complete all required paperwork associated with such.
- Monitor PACS for Problem Studies, Call Reports as measure of default when dedicated person unable.
- Document on requisition needed information.
- Correct Positioning of patients.
- Must keep up to date with MRI protocols.
- Must be able to and willing to rotate out of shift assignments for the greater good of the department, work weekends when scheduled or needed or change of shift when needed.
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com
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