MRI Technologist - Full-time, Day/Evening

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

Job summary

Northwell Health at Danbury Hospital is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform high-quality diagnostic MRI procedures and provide excellent patient care in a busy clinical setting.

The role requires ARRT radiographer certification, strong MRI knowledge, and a minimum of one year of experience. Candidates with cross-modality skills and a commitment to safety will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• ARRT/Radiographer
• Minimum Experience: one year
• Desired: 3 years experience in MRI; background in ultrasound or CT scan

Responsibilities

• Provides optimum patient care.
• Operates MRI equipment safely and correctly.
• Performs and records daily QA.
• Develops skills to practice in a safe, clinical environment.
• Develops skills in Contrast Administration.
• Demonstrates self-direction and problem solving.
• Cross trained in another modality.
• Maintains competency in less frequent order procedures.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

MRI knowledge

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Cross modality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ARRT Radiographer

Minimum experience: 1 year

Tools

MRI equipment

Job description

Description

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:

1. Provides optimum patient care.

2. Demonstrates knowledge and technical expertise to safely & correctly operate MRI equipment.

3. Performs and records # for daily QA.

4. Develops skills to practice in a safe, clinical environment.

5. Develops skills in Contrast Administration.

6. Demonstrates self-direction and utilizes problem solving techniques.

7. Cross trained in another modality.

8. Maintains technical competency in the following less frequent order procedure (2 or more years experience).

9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

10. 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

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.