
MRI Technologist - St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY
- Albany, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region
- Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
- Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
- Obtains and records a complete clinical history pertinent to examination requested.
- Evaluates requests for appropriateness; refers concerns to coordinator and/or radiologist.
- Instructs patient as to nature of the exam being performed.
- Effectively communicates with patient throughout exam being performed.
- Follows established scan protocols or radiologist’s special instructions.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment and accessories.
- Selects appropriate technical factors for requested imaging exam.
- Assists in instruction of student technologists and new personnel.
- Demonstrates accurate positioning and insures patient comfort.
- Demonstrates proper screening procedures for contraindication to MRI examination.
- Ensures proper magnetic field safety at all times.
- Demonstrates knowledge of all MRI emergency procedures.
- Provides proper hearing protection to all patients and visitors.
- Effectively completes all required documentation related to patient care, imaging procedures and RIS requirements.
- Documents and reports all incidents, radiation safety concerns and equipment malfunctions to coordinator in a timely fashion.
- AAS Degree in Radiologic Technology
- 1 year CT and/or MRI experience
- Current ARRT registration and NYS license required