MRI Technologist - Full-time, Day/Evening

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT, is seeking an MRI technologist to perform high-quality diagnostic MRI procedures and support physicians in patient care.

The role requires ARRT/Radiographer certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least one year of MRI experience; 3 years MRI experience and ultrasound/CT background are desired. The department emphasizes safety, QA, and cross-training in another modality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• ARRT/Radiographer certification required.
• Minimum one year of MRI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides optimum patient care.
• Operates MRI equipment safely and correctly.
• Performs and records daily QA.
• Develops skills in safe, clinical practice; contrast administration.
• Cross trained in another modality.
• Maintains competency in less frequent order procedures (2+ years).
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

MRI operation

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ARRT/Radiographer

Job description

About Northwell

Northwell is 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 of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

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 & correctly operate MRI equipment.
• Performs and records # for daily QA.
• 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.

Education & Certifications Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• ARRT/Radiographer
• Minimum Experience: one year

Desired

3 years experience in MRI; background in ultrasound or CT scan.

Working Conditions

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

Company

Danbury Hospital

Org Unit

194

Department

MRI

Exempt

No

Salary Range

$36.53 - $67.90 Hourly

Available Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Member Discounts

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