MRI Technologist

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none.

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

MRI Technologist

The Radiology Department at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is proud to be designated as a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology and recognized for our patient-centered approach to providing quality care. As a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, the department strives to uphold and exceed the high standards of the ACR.

The commitment to excellence is reflected in the compassionate care delivered by our team as well as in the clinical expertise of our practitioners who are renowned for their extensive training and skills in various imaging subspecialties.

The Radiology Department currently has Full-time and per diem job opportunities for experienced MRI Technologists.

Job Description:

Perform a variety of MRI imaging procedures using Siemens equipment for body, neuro, and musculoskeletal scans, ensuring high image quality
Properly review and verify patient identity, history, and exam requisition, following hospital protocol
Greet and triage patients, ensuring their safety throughout the process
Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to scan and answers any questions throughout scan
Input patient history into the system and review relevant medical documentation
Explain procedures to patients and administer contrast media or medications as needed in accordance with established procedures
Performs a thorough screening of patients prior to procedure and ensures patient
safety is maintained at all times.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment, following established protocols
Assist and train new hires in equipment use and departmental procedures
Help patients with transfers, dressing, and exam preparation
Conduct thorough patient screenings and ensure no metal objects accompany them into the procedure room
Position patients on the exam table and enter relevant anatomical information
Recognize and address equipment malfunctions as needed
Completes other job-related duties as assigned
You Are:

Genuinely passionate about patient care and exercise sound judgement and an ability to remain professional in all situations.
Able to demonstrate effective and professional communication, interpersonal skills and respect with patients, guests & colleagues.

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