Per Diem MRI Tech

MRI Technologist

Position at Danbury Hospital

Attention MRI Technologists looking for PRN!! $52.50/ 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. New Milford Hospital, an 85-bed hospital part of the Danbury Hospital Campus, has been serving the people of Litchfield County for more than 100 years. We are a top destination for advanced surgical services and offer world-class cancer, cardiac, and neuroscience care. Our accolades include:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
• American College of Radiology - Mammography accreditation
• Nationally recognized Plow-to-Plate program

Many of our employees have been working at New Milford Hospital for over 25 years, and some have multiple generations of family members as co-workers. Our commitment to caring for others extends to our team members. We encourage each other to share ideas and concerns and always take the opportunity to celebrate and recognize our colleagues' efforts. We are proud of our team members and regard them all as valued members of the New Milford family.

Providing quality care and using MRI technical skills to meet patient expectations.

• 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%

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

Salary Range: $33.66 - $67.05 Hourly

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!