Job Description

MRI Technologist

Ref: 311501
Type: Contract
Location: Syracuse NY
Setting: Hospital

Opportunity Description

Duties: The radiologic tedmologist is responsible for performing radiographic examinations under the direction
of departmental radiologists. The technologist will greet the patient, explain to them the examination
they are about to undergo, position the patient, set the proper exposure factors in order to obtain the
required quality radiograph. The technologist will also practice appropriate radiation safety and
protection to assure that patients do not undergo undue radiation exposure. Technologist will also have
a sufficient knowledge base to operate imaging equipment efficiently and effectively in order to obtain
quality studies and to report any malfunctions with equipment to immediate supervisor. They will also
be responsible for processing films, inputting information into the Radiology Information System for
documentation and billing purposes. This position will also be responsible for the proper use of imaging
equipment and following department procedures and protocol as defined in the Policy and Procedure
Manual. This position is mainly responsible for providing radiologic examinations based on referring
physician and radiologist needs.

Job Duties

Responsible for performing radiographic examinations under the direction of departmental radiologists.
Greet the patient, explain to them the examination they are about to undergo, position the patient, set the proper exposure factors in order to obtain the required quality radiograph.
Practice appropriate radiation safety and protection to assure that patients do not undergo undue radiation exposure.
Sufficient knowledge base to operate imaging equipment efficiently and effectively in order to obtain quality studies and to report any malfunctions with equipment to immediate supervisor.
Responsible for processing films, inputting information into the Radiology Information System for documentation and billing purposes.
Responsible for the proper use of imaging equipment

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Experience & Skills Required

A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology or equivalent
NYS license/registration, plus one year CT/MRI experience as a radiologic technologist required.