MRI/CT Tech Aide-Per Diem-Day

Northwell; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an MRI Tech Aide for Danbury Hospital to assist MRI technologists in patient care and comfort during scans. This role supports quality patient care within the imaging department and requires strong English communication and teamwork.

The position emphasizes safety in operating MRI equipment, daily QA, and potential cross-training in other imaging modalities. A high school diploma and current BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Helps perform MRI procedures to assist MRI technologists in patient care.
• Provides optimum patient care within the MRI suite.
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical ability to operate MRI equipment safely.
• Performs and records daily QA numbers.
• Develops skills to work in a safe clinical environment.
• Gains experience in setting up Contrast Administration.
• Shows initiative and problem solving as part of the healthcare team.
• Cross trains to assist in other modalities (CAT or General Radiology).
• Fulfills compliance responsibilities for the position.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current BLS certification

Job description

Description

Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.

Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

Aides with MRI patients who exhibit claustrophobia. Stays in the MRI room zone 4 whenever a patient needs assistance or comfort to complete an MRI study. Escorts and transports patients (via wheelchair) to and from the imaging department.

Responsibilities

Helps perform MRI procedures to help MRI technologists in the care of their patients. This supports the hospital's objective of quality patient care and patient-centered awareness.

• Provides optimum patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical expertise to safely & correctly operate MRI equipment.
• Performs and records # for daily QA.
• Develops skills to practice in a safe, clinical environment.
• Develops skills in setting up Contrast Administration.
• Demonstrates self direction and utilizes problem solving techniques.
• Knows the role of a MRI tech aide as a member of the healthcare team and functions as a competent & compassionate MRI tech aide.
• Cross trained to help in other modalities (CAT scan or General Radiology).
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification.

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Basic computer knowledge.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 491

Department: MRI NMH

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.91 Hourly