MRI Technologist - Full-time, Day/Evening

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