MRI Technologist

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,040; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an experienced MRI Technologist for coverage on weekends at The Danbury Hospital in Connecticut. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to cover holidays, with a focus on providing high-quality patient care through MRI procedures.

Qualified candidates should have ARRT certification and at least one year of experience, with an ideal background in ultrasound or CT scanning. The position offers competitive salary rates from $44,000 to $56,040 plus shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of MRI experience required.
• Desired candidates should have three years of experience or a background in ultrasound or CT scan.
• ARRT certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality diagnostic and accurate MRI procedures.
• Provide optimum patient care during MRI procedures.
• Ensure safe operation of MRI equipment.

Skills

MRI experience

Technical expertise

Patient care

Problem-solving

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

MRI equipment

Contrast administration

Job description

MRI TECHNOLOGIST WANTED - FOR WEEKEND COVERAGE - Experienced MRI Technologist 8 hours every Saturday. Additional hours may be available to cover for vacations. The technologist will be expected to take holiday call on a rotation. Qualified candidates wishing to discuss flexible scheduling opportunities are urged to reach out.

Attention MRI Technologists looking to join a dynamic and growing hospital system. The Danbury Hospital is seeking a MRI Technologist for its Day/Evening shift. This role requires weekend availability – Saturday days – and willingness to cover holidays and call rotation. It is a union position that offers competitive rates and an opportunity to supplement income while working weekends with passionate teammates. Candidates with ARRT certification and at least 1 year of experience are urged to apply. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of MRI experience with an ultrasound or CT scan background. This is an opportunity to join a 7-hospital system with great career growth potential.

Summary

Performs high-quality diagnostic and accurate MRI procedures to help physicians in the care of their patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides optimum patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical expertise to safely and correctly operate MRI equipment.
• Performs and records quality assurance daily #.
• Develops skills to practice in a safe, clinical environment.
• Develops skills in contrast administration.
• Demonstrates self‑direction and utilizes problem‑solving techniques.
• Cross‑trained in another modality.
• Maintains technical competency in the following less frequent order procedure (2 or more years experience).
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: 3 years experience in MRI; background in ultrasound or CT scan.
Location: Danbury – 24 Hospital Ave
Work Type: Full‑Time
Standard Hours: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day/Eve 8
Work Shift: MRI Technologist Variable 40 hours per week. The technologist will be expected to take call on a rotation. Holiday call on a rotation.
Grade: U11.

Salary Range

$44,000 – $56,040 plus shift differentials.

Credentials

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Radiographer

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Working Conditions

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

Non‑acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.