Guthrie
Job Description
Position Summary:
MRI Technologists are responsible for duties involved in the performance of clinical MRI exams including, but not limited to, patient screening for MRI safety, patient positioning, and coil and protocol selection. Education, License & Cert:
Graduate of a 24 month AMA approved radiologic technology program, NYS License, CPR Certified, ARRT(MR) certification or Certification eligible. Experience:
Minimum of six months preferred as a registered MR Technologist. Essential Functions: Preparing and positioning patients for MRI of various parts of the body. Positioning includes setting up equipment (coils, monitoring devices, etc.) and patient in relation to each other to provide best demonstration of body part under study. Is able to lift and position all coils. Screening patients and personnel for any ferrous metal implants or other objects on them including credit cards and all potential missiles. Based on protocols established by physician, selects appropriate pulse sequences from monitoring console for scan procedures. Accurately records all pulse sequences implemented for exam. Evaluates results of scanning procedure for quality of results and completeness. Manipulates images through use of console keyboard and mouse to display to physician. Sends images to PACS system, evaluates exam for completeness, and verifies exam in timely manner. Performs daily Quality Assurance tests on equipment. Monitoring proper level of cryogens to ensure integrity of magnet. Informs Radiology Manager or Supervisor and appropriate service personnel of system problems and documents accurately and completely. Other Duties: Cleaning and restocking rooms daily. Ability to deal with stressful situations (e.g. trauma). Reports problems occurring with equipment to Coordinator or Director of Imaging. Meets regularly at Radiology departmental meetings. Must have ability to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while standing for procedures, if unsafe situation occurs (such as a fire), getting the patient to safety and sounding alarm. Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends, on‐call and holidays, on a scheduled basis. Must be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk in order to care for patients. Other duties as assigned. Salary: $24.76 - $37.84 per hour. About Us:
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization.
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MRI Technologists are responsible for duties involved in the performance of clinical MRI exams including, but not limited to, patient screening for MRI safety, patient positioning, and coil and protocol selection. Education, License & Cert:
Graduate of a 24 month AMA approved radiologic technology program, NYS License, CPR Certified, ARRT(MR) certification or Certification eligible. Experience:
Minimum of six months preferred as a registered MR Technologist. Essential Functions: Preparing and positioning patients for MRI of various parts of the body. Positioning includes setting up equipment (coils, monitoring devices, etc.) and patient in relation to each other to provide best demonstration of body part under study. Is able to lift and position all coils. Screening patients and personnel for any ferrous metal implants or other objects on them including credit cards and all potential missiles. Based on protocols established by physician, selects appropriate pulse sequences from monitoring console for scan procedures. Accurately records all pulse sequences implemented for exam. Evaluates results of scanning procedure for quality of results and completeness. Manipulates images through use of console keyboard and mouse to display to physician. Sends images to PACS system, evaluates exam for completeness, and verifies exam in timely manner. Performs daily Quality Assurance tests on equipment. Monitoring proper level of cryogens to ensure integrity of magnet. Informs Radiology Manager or Supervisor and appropriate service personnel of system problems and documents accurately and completely. Other Duties: Cleaning and restocking rooms daily. Ability to deal with stressful situations (e.g. trauma). Reports problems occurring with equipment to Coordinator or Director of Imaging. Meets regularly at Radiology departmental meetings. Must have ability to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while standing for procedures, if unsafe situation occurs (such as a fire), getting the patient to safety and sounding alarm. Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends, on‐call and holidays, on a scheduled basis. Must be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk in order to care for patients. Other duties as assigned. Salary: $24.76 - $37.84 per hour. About Us:
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization.
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