MRI Technologist Outpatient

Location: City of White Plains

## MRI Technologist Outpatient Apply:
122 Maple Avenue:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR233792
** City/State:
** White Plains, New York
** Department:
** WPH Radiology Admin _2
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Work Days:
** TUES-SAT
** Scheduled

Hours:

** 11 AM-7 PM
** Hours Per Pay Period:
** 75
* * Pay Rate/Range:**$48.9093-$73.3638

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.  
** Job Summary
** Performs routine and some special procedure imaging. Prepares patient for procedures. Assists radiologists when needed. Prepares, operates and cares for the equipment being used. Adheres to established standards of care. Pursues appropriate continuing education. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and duties. Adheres to established customer service programs. Performs other duties as assigned, such as quality assurance. Exercises professional judgments in performance of procedures.

Provides patient care.

** Essential Functions
*** 1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
* 2. Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires.
* 3. Assumes responsibilities for designated areas and/or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed scans for quality, completeness for the type of test ordered.
* 4. Assists physicians during procedures as necessary.
* 5. Performs quality assurance and calibrations as needed.
* 6. Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the practice.
* 7. Maintains the cleanliness of all areas, equipment and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to the practice supervisor.
* 8. Prints patient CD if needed.
* 9. Performs routine office tasks, such as answering phones, checking-in patients, obtaining previous reports/films, or  other related duties as needed.
* 10. Notifies front desk staff upon exam completion.
* 11. Shows radiologist images and calls report to attending physician and documents communication if necessary (STAT readings).
* 12. May be assigned as instructor or preceptor.
* 13. Introduces themselves and educates each patient or family member regarding the examination that is ordered.
* 14. Should be knowledgeable and skillful in providing care, based on age, physical and psychosocial stature of patient populations;pediatric, adolescent, adults and geriatric groups.
* 15. Attends staff meetings and in-services.
* 16. Coverage rotation to other outpatient offsites.
* 17. Duties and hours may change according to the needs of the offsite practices.
* 18. May be required to work holidays, overtime and/or day, evening and overnight shift coverage to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the outpatient facility.
* 19. Performs all other related duties as assigned.  
** Qualifications
* ** High School Required and
* Certificate accredited radiography school or hospital-based program. Required
* 1-3 years Preferred
* The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside all of the MRI zones to access coils, patients and paperwork. (High proficiency)
* Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (High proficiency)
* The person in this position frequently communicates with patients who have questions about their bills/financial obligations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. (High proficiency)
* Must be able to observe and inspect employees and patients in all of the MRI zones (High proficiency)
* ARRT-MR
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging - AMERICAN REGISTERY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS (ARRT) Upon Hire Required and
* BLS - American Heart Association within 90 Days Required
* New York State-Department of Health Radiology License Upon Hire Required and
* IV Certification within 180 Days Required