What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist position at Mallard MSO LLC?
The Position
We are seeking entry level or experienced MRI Technologists to perform a variety of MRI Imaging exams including Body, Neuro, MSK, Chest, and Cardiac scans and to assist our Radiologists during Biopsy procedures at our Rego Park Imaging location.
The Location
As Northwell Health’s affiliate Ambulatory Imaging Center in Rego Park NY, Rego Park Imaging an affiliate site of Northwell Health will pride itself on delivering the most advanced and complex imaging care with compassion and respect, playing a critical role towards advancing the care plan for the patients in and around the Queens Community. Located at 95-25 Queens Blvd Rego Park NY 11374, Rego Park Imaging will be Northwell’s largest affiliate Ambulatory Imaging Center in size, scope, complexity & patient volume. Comprised of both a Body Imaging Division and a Breast Imaging Division, a team of 30 FTEs will provide imaging in CT, MRI, US, X-ray, Dexa, Mammography, and PET CT; all used for diagnostic imaging, and many used for image guided procedures. For more information about Northwell Health Imaging, please visit https://www.northwell.edu/imaging/locations
Job Responsibility
- Performs thorough screening of patients prior to procedure.
- Ensures no metal objects accompany patient into procedure room.
- Prepares patient for exam by placing and positioning patient on exam table within the gantry.
- Enters patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from a requisition completed by the Radiologist/Clinician to include anatomical area of interest.
- Performs MRI procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies, etc.
- Recognizes and promptly reports patient's motor abnormalities; including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to the nearest Radiologist/Clinician.
- Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts equipment, when necessary.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions
Expectations & Goals include:
- Ensure that Patient Safety, particularly related to Patient Identification, is included in each patient experience.
- Foster positive communication, create positive patient experiences, and deliver Service Excellence during every patient interaction.
- Aligning Imaging’s strategic vision to meet the needs of Northwell Health’s clinical programs in the surrounding communities.
- Strengthen existing relationships, while establishing new relationships with referring physicians and surrounding communities to ensure timely access to imaging care.
Job Qualification
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
- New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist (R.T.) required for positions filled after September 5, 2010. ARRT registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) required within eighteen (18) months of entry date into position.
- Certified in IV Contrast Administration required within six (6) months of entry date into position.
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) required within six (6) months of entry date into position.
- Previous experience as a Radiologic Technologist, required. Previous MRI experience, preferred.
- Knowledge of MRI equipment and protocols, preferred.
The ideal candidate will be customer service oriented and be passionate about being part of a collaborative caregiving team delivering empathetic experiences with a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality of care. The role is Full Time onsite, employed by Mallard MSO, LLC.
Salary : $104,000 - $123,000