MRI Technologist - Full Time

Company Overview:

Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer!

Position Overview:

Reports to CT Supervisor

What you'll do:

• • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of MR department procedures and protocols.
  • Capable of setting acquisition factors for optimal image quality.
  • Capable of evaluating images for quality.
  • Capable of accurately following physician's instructions.
  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of MR department policies.
  • Consistently follows patient identification policy.
  • Labels syringes when loading with date, time, contrast, and initials
  • Documents any changes/variation to protocol on requisition.
  • Follows all P+P regarding use of ISTAT (per sites worked)
  • Understands the importance of and adheres to the MR safety policies for patients and staff.
  • Follows all MRI safety policies consistently
  • Participates in staff meetings and checks emails regularly for updates
  • Completes ALL steps involved with the exam;
  • Documentation of patient history.
  • Documentation of tech info.
  • Documentation of contrast info.
  • Documentation of IV/injection info.
  • Consistent documentation of "Universal Time Out".
  • Exam entered/edited in computer.
  • Paperwork Pacs scanned into system.
  • Consistently edits exam status in a timely manner.
  • Stock
  • Assesses stock levels and enters stock/pantry orders in computer system.
  • Shows knowledge and respect for stock volumes and the importance in regard to fiscal integrity.
  • replenishes stock when low/cleans rooms
  • Check for expired supplies
  • Follows policy to enter in appropriate patient chargeable items after contrasted exams
  • Follows policy to enter in appropriate patient chargeable items post special procedures.
  
  
  • Communication
  
  
  • Communicates with patients, staff, offices and physicianseffectively and frequently.
  • Communicates any equipment malfunction with other staff.
  • Confident competent, and courteous communication.
  • Documents equipment issues in the communication logbook for reference.
  • Provides out patients with thank you cards.
  • Demonstrates proper phone etiquette when answering , transferring or taking messages
  
  
  • Teamwork
  • Demonstrates willingness to adapt to changes in schedule and workload.
  • Readily accepts responsibility.
  • Cleans rooms and replenishes low stock for next shift
  • Offers assistance to other modalities whenever possible.
  • Willingness to transport patients.
  • Willingness to start IV's in time of need.
  
  
  • Customer Support
  • Accommodates every patient and guest.
  • Explains each procedure to patient in understandable terms and pleasant manner.
  • Provides attention, care, and comfort to patients.
  • Communicates/updates patient status frequently.
  • Capable of burning a CD and getting proper Release of Information consent
  
  
  • Equipment
  • Recognizes equipment malfunctions and initiates action to correct problem.
  • Maintains competency on all MR equipment (per sites worked).
  • Capable of daily and weekly QC testing (per site/shift)
  • Capable of using Meditech, PACS ,vRad, Shiftwizard and other necessary computer programs
  
  
  • Infection Control
  • Performs proper hand Hygiene before and after each patient
  • Cleans equipment after each patient
  • Capable of performing sterile technique
  • Understands and follows the precautions needed for isolation patients

  Requirements:

  Education - Minimum of Associates degree, Radiologic Sciences program. ARRT Certification in MRI.

  Experience - Preference of two years' experience, but new graduates welcomed.

  Licensure/Registry - ARRT credentials for Diagnostic Imaging and NYS license. Also must receive the enhanced NYS license for injection, on or before completion of introductory period.

• Physical Requirements - Ability to stand/sit for long periods while performing ultrasound studies. Ability to push ultrasound equipment throughout hospital for bedside testing.

Travel Requirements:

• Onsite

At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at hr@cayugamed.org

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.