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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

MRI Technologist - St. Peter's Hospital

Schedule: Monday -Friday 3-11pm

On-Call and Holidays

If you are looking for a full-time position at St. Peter's Hospital in Medical Imaging, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places than one.

Position Highlights:

• Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

What you will do:

Abiding by the Mercycare mission and values, and under the direction of the Chief of Medical Imaging, the MRI Technologist performs diagnostic MRI in accordance with departmental standards.

Responsibilities:

• Obtains and records a complete clinical history pertinent to examination requested.

• Evaluates requests for appropriateness; refers concerns to coordinator and/or radiologist.

• Instructs patient as to nature of the exam being performed.

• Effectively communicates with patient throughout exam being performed.

• Follows established scan protocols or radiologist’s special instructions.

• Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment and accessories.

• Selects appropriate technical factors for requested imaging exam.

• Assists in instruction of student technologists and new personnel.

• Demonstrates accurate positioning and insures patient comfort.

• Demonstrates proper screening procedures for contraindication to MRI examination.

• Ensures proper magnetic field safety at all times.

• Demonstrates knowledge of all MRI emergency procedures.

• Provides proper hearing protection to all patients and visitors.

• Effectively completes all required documentation related to patient care, imaging procedures and RIS requirements.

• Documents and reports all incidents, radiation safety concerns and equipment malfunctions to coordinator in a timely fashion.

What you will need:

• AAS Degree in Radiologic Technology

• 1 year CT and/or MRI experience

• Current ARRT registration and NYS license required

Pay Range: $34.50 - $51.10

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran