MRI Tech-Per Diem- Day/Evening

Northwell Health; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 46,370 - 92,368; Part time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a skilled MRI Technician in New Milford, Connecticut. The role involves providing quality care and utilizing MRI technical skills to meet patient expectations. Responsibilities include safety screenings, IV contrast administration, and image acquisition.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with radiographer certification. The position offers an hourly rate of $52.50 plus shift differentials.

Qualifications

• HS Graduate or Equivalent.
• Radiographer certification and membership in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Responsibilities

• Completes appropriate screening of customers by following departmental procedures.
• Performs venipuncture for contrast administration and operates power injectors.
• Reviews prescription and protocol for appropriateness.
• Uses Cerner RIS to Fuji PACS to manage studies.
• Performs all procedures on a Siemens Espree 1.5 open bore magnet.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

HS Graduate or Equivalent

Radiographer certification

Job description

Job Level: PRN

Compensation: $52.50/hour plus shift differentials; salary range $33.66 - $67.05/hour.

Job Summary

Providing quality care and using MRI technical skills to meet patient 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%)
• Reporting: Uses Cerner RIS to Fuji PACS to start, complete and finish studies; checking appropriate images loaded for radiologist. (20%)
• Siemens Scanner: Performs all procedures on a Siemens Espree 1.5 open bore magnet. (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned. (10%)

Qualifications

• HS Graduate or Equivalent
• Radiographer certification and membership in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Working Conditions

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

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $33.66 - $67.05 hourly. PRN hourly rate $52.50 plus shift differentials.