What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist position at Crouse Hospital?
Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.
Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services and community health education and outreach programs. Crouse’s Medical Imaging team provides services that include: Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasonography, Breast Health Services, Bone Densitometry, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Interventional Radiology. The Medical Imaging team is hiring a MRI Technologist to work per-diem w/weekends, holidays, on-call and other shifts assigned
Pay Range:
Non-Certified: $31.00 - $56.81/hour
Certified: $31.50 - $57.82/hour
Based on verified education and experience
MRI Technologist responsibilities include:
- Obtains and extensively analyzes patient medical record to ensure proper imaging protocols are used.
- Utilizes the MRI scanner as needed for radiologic diagnosis in a professional, courteous manner. This includes MRI, unenhanced, enhanced, MRA, etc.
- Routinely reviews processed images to ensure that they are of acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
- Ensures that imaging media and records are promptly completed with accurate and appropriate information including the image number and technical factors used.
- Accurately documents results and demonstrates proficiency in the monitoring of cases, promptly alerting Radiologist of any unacceptable variations.
- Performs medical imaging equipment quality control checks and accurately documents results according to existing department policy. Notifies department leadership of any faulty equipment.
- Coordinates MRI safety program for the assigned area of responsibility.
- Assists RN's and Physicians in the performance of examinations by preparing hypodermic supplies and assisting with the injection of contrast material in a timely fashion.
Education and Experience
- Must be a Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist Program
- New York State Diagnostic Medical Radiography License required
- Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registration required
- AART Computerized Tomography Board Certification or 1 year of full time experience as a CT Technologist in lieu of certification.
- Must be certified by AART MR Board within 1 year of hire if not already certified.
- Must be certified with Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection as a Radiologic Technologist and to inject contrast media during radiologic procedures within 90 days of hire
Crouse Hospital offers a one of a kind benefits package!
- Affordable Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employee discount on patient services performed at Crouse Hospital
- Tuition Aide Reimbursement
- Onsite Employee Pharmacy
- Personal, Sick, and Vacation Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
- Shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts
- 401k with 3.5% Hospital Contribution
- Applicant Referral Bonus
Salary : $31 - $57
