MRI Tech-Per Diem- Day/Evening

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking a skilled MRI Radiographer to provide high-quality imaging services in the MRI NMH department. The role includes MRI safety, contrast administration, and image acquisition with Cerner RIS and Fuji PACS workflow.

The candidate should have ARRT MRI accreditation, a minimum of 3 years MRI experience, and a CT state license. Significantly, the position operates a Siemens Espree 1.5T MRI system with possible further duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• MRI safety screening per departmental procedures.
• Perform IV contrast administration and venipuncture.
• Acquire and position images using appropriate coils.
• Use Cerner RIS and Fuji PACS to manage studies.
• Operate Siemens Espree 1.5 open-bore MRI.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

MRI operation

Radiologic technologist

Venipuncture

Attention to detail

Education

Radiologic Technology program graduate

ARRT MRI certification

CT state license

Tools

Cerner RIS

Fuji PACS

Siemens Espree MRI

Job 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
• Graduate from an approved 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

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.