- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $50.72/hr- $50.72/hr
Position Summary
Under the direction of a radiologist, performs a wide variety of technical procedures utilizing magnetic resonance imaging or other modalities to obtain computer-processed images of designated portions of the body.
Responsibilities
- Ensures patient safety by screening for medical conditions, allergy history and foreign objects such as metal implants, pacemakers, aneurysm clips, hearing aids and shrapnel
- Confirms the appropriateness of the exam by reviewing the referral form and radiologist protocol and patient questionnaire; brings any discrepancy to the attention of the radiologist
- Ensures patient and equipment safety by following the MRI safety policy and procedure
- Performs scans following standardized protocols, tailoring if needed due to patient variable such as body habitus
- Maintains and retrieves patient data by appropriate use of PACS and other information systems; generates hard copies when appropriate
- Maintains log books and machine performance data
- Assists in the administering of first aid as needed
- Displays courtesy and respect to all patients, medical staff, visitors and co-workers
- Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the work area and equipment
- Assists in expediting patient flow while maintaining quality
- Competent to care for patients based upon the age groups treated
- Competent to administer contrast media via appropriate peripheral IV access as ordered and directed by qualified physician staff while abiding by NY state guidelines (if appropriately certified)
- Participates along with nursing in monitoring patients pre, during and post contrast administration for possible allergic reaction to contrast media
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of MRI experience OR successful completion of Hospital-sponsored training program
- New York State Licensed X-Ray Technologist by the Department of Health. Registered X-Ray Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- ARRT/MRI certification
- New York State license to inject contrast
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Radiology Information Systems, PACS, Data processing, and digital data transfer process
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.