MRI Tech-Per Diem- Day/Evening

Northwell Health; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Hospital in CT is seeking an experienced Radiologic Technologist specialized in MRI to support imaging services and patient care. The role involves MRI safety screening, precise image acquisition, and contrast administration under departmental guidelines.

Responsibilities include venipuncture for contrast, operating power injectors, and coordinating with radiologists using Cerner RIS and Fuji Pacs. Requires ARRT MRI, CT license, and approval as Radiographer.

Qualifications

• Radiographer credential required.
• Graduate from an approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Minimum of 3 years MRI experience.
• ARRT MRI accreditation.
• CT state license.

Responsibilities

• MRI Safety Screening: Completes appropriate screening of customers by following departmental procedures and obtaining pertinent documentation.
• IV contrast administration: Performs venipuncture for contrast administration and then operates power injectors following departmental guidelines for appropriate injection.
• Image Acquisition: Reviews prescription and protocol for appropriateness. Chooses required coils and accessories when positioning patients.
• Cerner: Uses Cerner RIS to Fuji Pacs to start, complete and finish studies. Checking that all appropriate images are available to the radiologist for viewing.
• Siemens Scanner: Performs all procedures on a Siemens Espree 1.5 open bore magnet.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Skills

MRI safety screening

IV venipuncture

Image acquisition

Cerner navigation

Education

Radiographer

Graduate from an approved school of Radiologic Technology

Minimum of 3 years MRI experience

Accredited in MRI with the ARRT

CT state license

Tools

Cerner RIS

Fuji Pacs

Siemens Espree

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.

Summary

Providing quality care and using MRI technical skills to meetpatient expectations.

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.

Summary

Providing quality care and using MRI technical skills to meetpatient expectations.

Responsibilities

• MRI Safety Screening: Completes appropriate screening of customers by following departmental procedures and obtaining pertinent documentation. 20%
• IV contrast administration: Performs venipuncture for contrast administration and then operates power injectors following departmental guidelines for appropriate injection. 10%
• Image Acquisition: Reviews prescription and protocol for appropriateness. Chooses required coils and accessories when positioning patients. 20%
• Cerner: Uses Cerner RIS to Fuji Pacs to start, complete and finish studies. Checking that all appropriate images are available to the radiologist for viewing. 20%
• Siemens Scanner: Performs all procedures on a Siemens Espree 1.5 open bore magnet. 20%
• Performs other duties as assigned. 10%

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

• Radiographer
• Graduatefrom anapproved school of Radiologic Technology
• Minimum of 3 years MRI experience
• Accredited in MRI with the ARRT
• CT state license

Education

Essential:

• HS Graduate or Equivalent

Essential

Working conditions:

• Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
• Significant occupational risk
• Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 491

Department: MRI NMH

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $54.73 Hourly

Available benefits include: 401(k) Retirement Plan and Wellness Programs.

Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.