MRI Technologist TRI Imaging Amherst

Facility:      Trinity Seton Imaging Amherst

Shift: Shift 1

Status:     Per Diem      FTE: 0.106667

Bargaining Unit:     Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime:     Exempt: No

Work Schedule:  Varied

Hours:         

8:00am to 6:00pm with varied start times and Saturdays

Summary:

The Trinity MRI Technologist provides Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services as ordered. All MRI positions are considered multimodality, and may perform X-ray and clerical functions as needed. All positions will rotate to x-ray within other modalities as needed. Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation as appropriate to the ages of the patients served, based on the area of clinical practice.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an Approved School of Radiology Technology
• BLS Required within 45 days of hire
• Current Certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists – Radiological Technologist Registry (ARRT) (R). Must maintain this primary registration at all times to be eligible for certification and registration
• Current NYS License in Radiologic Technology required
• Must obtain Injection Certification by the NYS DOH BERP within 60 days of hire

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year working experience as Staff Technologist required
• MRI Experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Good judgment
• Analytical ability
• Ability to interpret data and draw conclusions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Work requires precision in recording and preparing data, recognizing that errors may have serious consequences for patients
• Must pay strict attention to detail and maintain alertness to detect evidence of irregularities in images as well as equipment malfunctions.
• These must be communicated to a Supervisor/Manager and a call must be placed for maintenance.
• Must be organized in maintaining workflow
• Must possess patience and maturity in dealing with patients and families as well as medical staff and other practice personnel

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to travel to other Trinity Medical affiliated locations
• May be exposed to infectious disease processes