• MRI Technologist - Weekend Schedule MRI

    Arnot Health (Elmira, NY)


    Job Description

    Sign on bonus eligible position! Eligible for up to a $15,000 sign on.

     

    Position Schedule: Friday through Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm.

     

    This position is a weekend position and includes weekend commitment pay of 25% of employees base rate on Saturdays and Sundays.

    MAIN FUNCTION:

    Reports to the MRI Supervisor. Under general supervision, performs all MRI procedures.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    1. Prepares and positions patients for MRI procedures observing specific requirements for each procedure while maintaining patient comfort and safety.**

    2. Selects the best method to provide the most adequate data acquisition for any anatomical part.**

    3. Prepares opaque media for various procedures.

    4. Injects contrast media as required for patient procedures.**

    5. Performs sterile technique as needed and maintains universal precautions as required.**

    6. Maintains the general appearance and hygiene in the work area.**

    7. Processes the film as needed.**

    8. Employs safety practices as needed in the area of strong magnetic fields.

    9. Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.

    10. Provides age appropriate care to neonate, infant, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

    11. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customers’ needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience.

    12. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned.

    EDUCATION:

    ARRT certified in Radiologic Technology required

     

    NYS license in Radiologic Technology preferred.

     

    MRI certification required within one year of date of hire.

     

    NYS license to inject contrast media required within six months of being hired.

    EXPERIENCE:

    At least one year of radiologic technologist experience. One year MRI experience preferred.

    CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:

    Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    Some physical effort required. Light objects lifted and some reaching and stooping.

    EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

    Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

     

    ** A.D.A Essential Functions

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