Per Diem MRI Tech

Description


Position at Danbury Hospital


Attention MRI Technologists looking for PRN work -- New Milford Hospital

Pay based on full years experience and ranges from $51.59 - 64.49/hour plus shift differentials

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.

Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.


Our accolades include the following:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible-always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

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%
• Cerner: Uses Cerner RIS to Fuji Pacs to start, complete and finish studies. Checking that all appropriate images are available to the radiologist for viewing. 20%
• Siemens Scanner: Performs all procedures on a Siemens Espree 1.5 open bore magnet. 20%
• Performs other duties as assigned. 10%

Essential:
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
* Radiographer

Education:
Essential:
* HS Graduate or Equivalent

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Significant occupational risk
* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
* Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 491

Department: MRI NMH

Exempt: No

With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!