MRI Technologist Diem

Capital Health (US); Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Disability Benefits – STD

Sick Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Health in Pennington, NJ is seeking a Radiology Technologist to provide clinical radiology services in line with practice standards and to serve as a resource to students and fellow technologists.

You will perform image acquisition, ensure accurate patient identification and optimal image quality, participate in on-call shifts, and uphold safety protocols for MRI and contrast administration, contributing to efficient department operations and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Provides clinical radiology services according to practice standards.
• Willingness and availability to perform on-call (60 minute response time), holidays, and weekend work as required.
• Demonstrates competency in sending images to PACS and accurate data entry for radiologists.
• Understands venipuncture techniques for IV contrast administration.
• Understands MRI principles, anatomy, positioning, and technique for optimal imaging.
• Adheres to safety protocols for high field MRI and patient protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiology services in line with department standards.
• Ensure correct patient identification and image labeling for accurate interpretation.
• Send images to PACS and document findings for radiologists.
• Assist physicians during studies following department protocols and infection control.
• Maintain patient safety and high-quality imaging throughout all procedures.

Skills

PACS proficiency

MRI imaging

Venipuncture

Patient care

Tools

PACS System

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

Pay Range

$55.00 - $55.00

Position Overview

• Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations.
• Ability and availability to perform on‑call (60 minute response time), holiday, and weekend work when required.
• Demonstrates competency in correctly sending images to PACS. Understands and abides by the image QC process when completing exams in PACS. Identifies correctly patients and files to ensure a high degree of accuracy. Ensures the prevention of mislabeled images and films. Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies as evidenced by written documentation.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of venipuncture techniques and practices for the administration of intravenous contrast media.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Magnetic Resonance Imaging principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies.
• Demonstrates proper protection and safety processes for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines pertaining to high strength magnetic fields. Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring to avoid patient injury.
• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate protective actions and infection control procedures.
• Demonstrates excellent patient care. Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them to produce the most desirable outcome. Understands and demonstrates the ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands: Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Occasional physical demands: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Twisting, Bending, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation.
• Continuous physical demands: Talk or Hear.
• Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs.; Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.

This Position Is Eligible For The Following Benefits

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.