Medix is hiring a MRI Tech for a direct hire position with our client- a private radiology group in White Plains, NY. Full-time, 3x12 hr shifts/wk (alternating days off) Monday through Friday. No nights or weekends! Pays $55-60/hr depending on experience and benefits. Requirements:
- MRI specialty training certification ARRT(MR)
- NY RT License
- Active BLS certification
- Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
- Minimum 3 years of experience
Responsibilities:
- Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures and request removal of metal objects which are hazardous to patient and equipment when magnet is activated.
- Positions patient on examining table and places specified coil (receiver) such as head coil or knee coil, close to area of interest, following protocols requested by Radiologist.
- Demonstrates use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination.
- Enters data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry into aperture of magnetic resonance imaging equipment (head or feet first), into computer.
- Keys commands to specify scan sequences, and adjust transmitters and receivers, into computer.
- Observes patient through window of control room to monitor patient safety and comfort.
- Views images of area being scanned on display screen to ensure quality of pictures.
Full benefit package to include medical insurance/Paid time off and retirement savings plan!