MRI Specialist

City/State:

Nyack, New York

Department:

West Nyack Imaging Center

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

SUNDAY-THURSDAY

Scheduled Hours:

9 AM-5:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours:

8 HOURS

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hourly Rate/Range:

$46.00+

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:  Under the direction of the Radiologist and Management, performs medically prescribed MRI procedures of designated anatomical areas. Implements patient procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.  Explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly.  Effectively assesses patients information and status, and plans appropriate procedures accordingly. Prepares, operates, and cares for the equipment being used. Adheres to established standards of care.

 

Essential Job Qualifications

 

1.     Education:  Associates degree required.

2.     Experience: A minimum of 1 year of MRI working experience.

3.     Training/Certification:  ARRT (R) (MR) certification and IV certification required within 1 year of employment. BLS certification required upon hire.

4.     Licensure: NYS Radiologic Technologist License.

4.  Other:  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

 

 

A.    Job Specific Contacts

 

1.     General Contacts: Patients, Physicians, Nurses, Visitors, Other departments within the hospital.

 

2.     Job Provides Direction to: N/A

 

 

B.    Environment and Demands

 

      1.   Environmental Demands: Describe the physical environment in which the job must be performed.

           

            Radiation exposure hazard controlled.  Exposure to infection and disease.

 

      2.   Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: Describe the physical efforts, manual dexterity and cognitive skills required for the job (i.e.,  eye/hand coordination, lifting, pulling, walking, concentration, analysis, customer sensitivity, etc.).

         

      On feet most of day. Lifting and positioning of patients.  Moving of heavy mobile equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part I:  Hospital-Wide Standards

 

A.   Organizational          

 

Demonstrates adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital “We Care” standards including:

 

 

WORKING TOGETHER “I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner.  I will demonstrate a positive spirit of service with all employees with whom I interact.”

I will:

• Place team success above individual recognition.
• Be receptive to new ideas and approaches within my workplace.
• Offer assistance generously without hesitation.

 

EMPOWERMENT “I will be accountable, responsible, and self-directed in all aspects of my work at all times.”

I will:

• See projects through to ensure completion.
• Problem solve with patients, family members, and other employees.
• Follow up to ensure a resolution.

 

COMMUNICATION “I will demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times.”

I will:

• Use effective verbal and written communication to patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees using the principles of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)
• Use positive communication in my tone of voice, body language, and choice of words.

 

APPEARANCE “I will dress in a manner that reflects a professional and positive image of the hospital at all times”

I will:

• Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance.
• Adhere to the Hospital's dress code policy.
• Promote and adhere to Montefiore Nyack Hospital's guidelines regarding a safe and clean work environment for employees, patients and visitors.

 

RESPONSIVENESS “I will demonstrate the ability to provide timely feedback and communication to patients, visitors, and coworkers.”

I will:

• Respond empathetically.
• Apologize for delays and concerns.

 

EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE “I will strive to ‘do my best everyday’ in exceeding customer expectations.”

I will:

• Anticipate and address my patients’ and customers’ needs.
• Avoid negativity and exhibit a “can-do” attitude.
• “Manage up” fellow employees, physicians, departments, and the organization, to increase patient confidence both internally and in the community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.    MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN:

 

Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospital

 

C.   JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

 

      Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities. *

 

1.     Demonstrates ability to access patient information such as appointment times, type of exam and patient reports.

 

2.     Effectively assess patient’s information and status and plans appropriate procedures accordingly.

 

3.     Reviews patients requisition and understands the type of exam required by requisition and understands the type of exam required by each requisition and confers with medical staff regarding clarification when necessary.

 

4.     Follows departmental policy of documenting begin, complete and departure times, when appropriate.

 

5.     Maintains department log books in an orderly manner, records machine performance data as directed, all according to established departmental procedures.

 

6.     Demonstrates skills in setup and administration of IV contrast media.

 

7.     Explains MRI procedure and process of administration of contrast to patient and engages radiologist as appropriate.

 

8.     Explains the procedure and equipment clearly and obtains formal consent when necessary.

 

9.     Provides for patient comfort before, during and after procedure, and maintains ongoing rapport with the patient throughout the procedure to ease any anxiety the patient may have.

 

10.  Reviews patient information sheet, considers variety of protocols and rationale in determining position and technique.

 

11.  Assists physicians as needed during the course of the procedure.

 

12.  Maintains safety standards via strict adherence to safety guidelines

 

13.  Generates high quality hard copies of images when necessary.

 

14.  Ensures Radiology room and equipment cleanliness, at the start and at the end of the shift.

 

15.  Maintains supplies and accessories in radiographic room necessary to safely perform duties, as required.

 

16.  Prepares equipment supplies in advance for future exams.

 

17.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.