MRI Technologist - MRI - Full Time - Masco Corporation

This position offers up to $15,000 in signing bonus for external candiates!







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: 1. 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. 2. Screening patients and personnel for any ferrous metal implants or other objects on them including credit cards and all potential missiles. Ensures that no patient/visitor/healthcare worker enters scan room with ferromagnetic objects or contraindicated implants. 3. Based on protocols established by physician, selects appropriate pulse sequences from monitoring console for scan procedures. Accurately records all pulse sequences implemented for exam. May recommend changes in protocol or additional instructions to provide additional diagnostic information. 4. Evaluates results of scanning procedure for quality of results and completeness. Manipulates images through use of console keyboard and mouse to display to physician. Using terminal, can select all image display options. Recognizes problems and rectifies with respect to selection made of operation. 5. Sends images to PACS system, evaluates exam for completeness, and verifies exam in timely manner. Develops a working knowledge of all PACS capabilities. 6. Performs daily Quality Assurance tests on equipment. 7. Monitoring proper level of cryogens to ensure integrity of magnet. 8. Informs Radiology Manager or Supervisor and appropriate service personnel of system problems and documents accurately and completely.



Other Duties: A. Cleaning and restocking rooms daily. B. Ability to deal with stressful situations (e.g. trauma) C. Reports problems occurring with equipment to Coordinator or Director of Imaging. D. Meets regularly at Radiology departmental meetings. E. 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. F. Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends, on‐call and holidays, on a scheduled basis. G. Must be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk in order to care for patients. H. Other duties as assigned







The pay range for this position is $30.46 - $43.30



Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.



The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.



The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.