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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

• Bachelor???s degree and at least 2 years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• New York State license to inject contrast
• Successful completion of Hospital-sponsored training program
• 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.