Job Information
Catholic Health MRI Technologist Imaging Services SCH in Buffalo, New York
Salary: 32.54-48.80 USD
Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Varied with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 7a-3p/10a-11p.
Summary:
A MRI Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of duties involving MR patient imaging, scanner instrumentation and contrast agent preparation, according to guidelines set forth by NYSDOH, JCAHO, OSHA, and the SOCH Hospital Imaging Services Department. Performs after hours and weekend emergency calls. Can perform all the duties of a staff MRI Technologist after post-hire training. After post-hire training, technologist is expected to perform magnetic resonance (MRI) procedures at a proficient level, not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Graduate of an Approved School of Radiological Technology and/or candidate may be a graduate from an accredited/approved school/program of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
BLS Certification
EXPERIENCE
Previous Work Experience: Three (3) to Five (5) years work experience as a CT Technologist with strong background in cross-sectional anatomy is preferred. MRI experience preferred
Post-Hire Experience: Within Six (6) months employee should be able to perform MRI procedures
Within 18 months Post-Hire: Associate must pursue obtaining their Certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Registry (ARRT) (MRI)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Current Certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists - Radiological Technologist Registry (ARRT) (R). Must maintain this primary registration at all times to be eligible for certification and registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging by the ARRT (ARRT MR), unless candidate is a graduate from a formal accredited/approved school/program of MRI. Eligibility for MRI certification must be established within 5 years of completion of MRI program
New York State license as a "General Radiologic Technologist" from the New York State Department of Health via the ARRT registry in Radiography, R.T., (R) (ARRT) certificate of registration as a Radiologic Technologist.. Must maintain this primary registration at all times as a Professional Education Requirement to perform MRI and to be eligible for certification/registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, (MR) (ARRT), unless candidate is a graduate from a formal accredited/approved school/program of MRI. Eligibility for MRI certification must be established within 5 years of completion of accredited MRI program
Technologist must not physically possess any medical/surgical appliances, staples, clips, cardiac pacemakers etc. which are contra-indicated for work in and around the area of a magnetic field. This requirement is in keeping with the established FDA safety guidelines for MR Imaging
In depth knowledge of the principles and techniques of MRI (post training period) in order to produce high quality scans, maintain the equipment and ensure quality assurance
Knowledge of performing all basic MRI (post training period) studies
Knowledge of MRI (post training) equipment and supplies
Thorough knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques to assure that adequate safeguards are maintained
Thorough knowledge of FDA safety standards regarding ferrous objects, cardiac pacemakers and other contraindicated items upon entering the magnetic field
In depth knowledge of physiology and cross sectional anatomy, including location, appearance and function of various major and minor systems associated with diseases or lesions in MRI (post training period) scanning
Knowledge of basic computer operations, including keyboard input and proper selection of various protocols to scan various anatomical sections
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal to cool temperature, dimmer lights
Risk of exposure to infectious organisms, ionizing radiation and strong magnetic field
Special precautions are observed in the MRI area, which is monitored by the technologist to prevent entry into the magnetic room of unsuspected ferrous object which could cause severe projectile injury to people within the room
Required travel: To and from Sisters Hospital
REQNUMBER: 29529