MRI Technologist

Location:

Saratoga Springs, NY

Employment Type:

Per Diem
Shift/

Schedule:

Varied shifts
Department: CT Scanning - Wilton Medical Arts
Salary Range: $36.86 – $60.51, based on experience and qualifications

At Saratoga Hospital, we’ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

We’re looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist to join our team who will perform a variety of functions to ensure the safe and effective performance of diagnostic exams following established protocols. The MRI Tech will help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you’ll be a vital part of our MRI team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Operates MRI scanner to perform diagnostic process based on established protocols.
• Ensures all safety precautions are in place related to the operation of the MRI scanner and related magnetic field. Ensures all proper safety standards are met. Inspects room for potential environment of care hazards (call bells, O2 tank/outlets). Ensures all ferromagnetic materials are located outside of scan room. Reports any safety discrepancies to supervisor immediately.
• Follows all infection control standards and ensures procedure room is clean.
• Obtains and reviews safety questionnaire with patients and family members. Properly identifies and explains procedure to patient. Provides population specific care to patients. Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established MRI protocols to achieve the highest quality image.
• Starts IV access according to standard procedure and injects media under the direction of a physician.
• Operates required equipment necessary to produce scans using established guidelines and MRI protocols. Verification is provided that all ancillary equipment is operational (monitoring devices, injectors, etc.) Performs quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas. Checks patient transport/transfer equipment to ensure compliance with safe operational standards.
• Ensures through understanding of all proper fire and safety evacuation procedures.
• Performs image post-processing and archival and ensures studies are networked via PACS system. Updates Medtitech system with appropriate exam information upon completion of the study.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
• Participates in on-going service and process improvement efforts.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in alignment with Saratoga Hospital values.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support health, healing, and service excellence.
• Perform responsibilities with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Use hospital systems and tools to document care and support operations.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and support patient and staff satisfaction.
• Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community.

• Completion of AMA approved school of radiological technology. MRI or eligible as per ARRT requirements for advanced level certification. Advanced level certifications must be obtained within first year of employment. Minimum of two years practical experience as MRI Technologist preferred. Functional knowledge required in MRI scanner, pressure injector, tele-radiology, and PACS system.
• NYS, RT ARRT license required. BLS certification required.
• Strong…