MRI Technologist

Job description

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 an MRI Technologist.
Pay Range:
Non-Certified: $32.64 - $60.56 / hour
Certified: $35.70 - $61.63 / hour
Based on verified education and experience
Schedule: Wednesday 8am-8:30pm, Thursday 8am-8:30pm, Saturday 8am-8:30pm
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