MRI Technologist — Cayuga Medical Center
Advancing Diagnostic Precision: MRI Technologist at Cayuga Medical Center
Location: Ithaca, New York | Full-Time Days/Evenings FLEX | Cayuga Medical Center
The Opportunity to Expand Your Clinical Reach
In modern diagnostic medicine, high-field magnetic resonance imaging is the cornerstone of clinical decision-making. For an accomplished radiologic technologist, true professional satisfaction stems from working in an environment that prioritizes diagnostic quality, patient safety, and clinical scope over sheer transactional volume. Cayuga Health, in partnership with Centralus Health, is seeking an MRI Technologist to join its diagnostic imaging team at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca. Offering exposure to complex imaging protocols—including Interventional MRI—alongside a collaborative clinical culture, this position presents an immediate pathway to elevate your technical capabilities within a respected regional health system.
Professional Value Proposition
At Cayuga Medical Center, your role extends far beyond standard slice prescription and scanning. You will serve as an integral clinical partner to radiologists, ordering providers, and nursing teams. In an environment that values technical rigor and high patient-care standards, you will manage complex cases involving advanced sequences, specialized patient populations, and interventional procedures. Whether you are an experienced MRI professional looking for an autonomous, safety-focused clinical setting or a motivated technologist ready to specialize in advanced modalities, Cayuga Medical Center provides the infrastructure, advanced instrumentation, and departmental support necessary to advance your career.
Clinical Scope & Operational Impact
Operating within Cayuga Health’s flagship hospital, the MRI Technologist is entrusted with full operational workflow, from pre-exam evaluation through diagnostic completion:
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Advanced Protocol Execution: Set acquisition parameters for optimal signal-to-noise ratio and image resolution across routine, neurological, orthopedic, vascular, and interventional MRI examinations.
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Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Enforce rigorous MR safety protocols for patients and hospital personnel across Zones I through IV, adhering strictly to institutional and ACR standards.
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Contrast & Interventional Care: Oversee IV access, contrast administration protocols, and required clinical point-of-care lab verifications (including i-STAT procedures) while completing thorough documentation and PACS transfers.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work directly with diagnostic radiologists and clinical teams to adjust imaging parameters dynamically, ensuring diagnostic accuracy for complex clinical inquiries.
The Employer Advantage: Cayuga Health & Centralus Health
Cayuga Health encompasses Cayuga Medical Center, Schuyler Hospital, a Level II NICU, comprehensive cancer and cardiac centers, and more than 40 regional clinical offices. As part of Centralus Health—an integrated community delivery network employing over 6,500 dedicated healthcare professionals—the organization pairs the agility and collegiality of a community hospital with the resources, stability, and scale of a growing regional network. Cayuga Health emphasizes a patient-centered care philosophy, clinical excellence, continuous technological investment, and dedicated professional development programs.
Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits
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Base Compensation: $36.00 – $54.00 per hour (commensurate with clinical background and experience).
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Sign-On Incentive: Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible external candidates.
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Schedule Differentials: Premium hourly shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend hours.
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Benefits Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-sponsored retirement savings program; paid time off; and extensive institutional education and professional growth support.
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Work Schedule: Full-Time Days/Evenings FLEX within operating hours (Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–11:00 PM; Saturday 6:30 AM–7:30 PM) with rotating weekend and call coverage; 0%–5% local area travel.
Community & Regional Lifestyle: Ithaca, New York
Situated at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca is celebrated for its natural beauty, intellectual vitality, and progressive community life. Home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, the city blends the cultural, educational, and culinary richness of a major cosmopolitan center with the safety and scenic landscapes of the Finger Lakes. Residents enjoy more than 150 nearby waterfalls and gorges (including Taughannock Falls and Buttermilk Falls State Parks), farm-to-table dining, local wineries, exceptional public schools, and vibrant outdoor recreation encompassing boating, sailing, hiking, and skiing.
Qualifications
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Education: Associate degree (minimum) from an accredited Radiologic Sciences program.
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Licensure & Certification: ARRT certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT-MR) and current New York State Radiologic Technologist license. Enhanced NYS injection certification required on or before completion of the introductory period.
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Clinical Experience: Minimum two (2) years of dedicated diagnostic MRI experience preferred; motivated, clinically skilled new graduates are welcomed to apply.
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Core Competencies: Strong attention to clinical detail, diagnostic problem-solving abilities, excellent verbal communication, and demonstrated proficiency in prioritizing patient care in a dynamic hospital environment.
Confidential Inquiry
If you are evaluating your career trajectory and wish to explore whether this opportunity aligns with your personal and professional objectives, we welcome a private discussion. Connect confidentially with our executive search team at A.W. Forbes by forwarding your CV or scheduling an introductory inquiry.
Michael Britt
President, Senior Enterprise Recruiter
Confidential Career Advisor
A.W. Forbes
(315) 629-9034
michael@awforbes.com
Michael D. Britt
A.W. Forbes
Senior Health & Enterpise Recruiter
Watertown, NY 13601
315-629-9034 Office
315-804-7527 Mobile
michael@awfobes.com