MRI Technologist

Position: MRI Technologist Location: Elmhurst, NYPay Rate: $61/hrSchedule: 1p-9p on weekdays and 4p-12m on weekends with alternating weekendsDuties:-Interviews patient prior to MRI procedure for MRI safety prior to performance of the procedure.-Ensures patient safety, including correctly identifying every patient using approved two (2) patient identifiers at every point of contact in the MRI suite.-Explains the MRI process and instructs patient on the procedure to obtain optimal imaging diagnostic results; answers all related questions and responds to patient's needs or concerns, as required.-Safely sets-up, operates, and adjusts, MRI equipment, selecting proper technical factors to obtain accurate MRI studies; selects software options and imaging parameters, when adjusting an MRI machine; returns equipment to its original location after each scan.-Ensures safety for patients, operator and visitors within magnetic field zone four (4).-Prepares patient for radiological procedure by safely positioning patient for MRI scans, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; monitors patient during scanning.Requirements:-One (1) year of MRI experience, Relevant Equipment.- ARRT is required- NYSDOH Rad. Tech. license required - 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)- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).- Must have level 1 trauma CTR experience- Knowledge of GE equipment- Current certification and registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).