MRI Technologist

Job description

MRI TECHNOLOGIST WANTED - FOR WEEKEND COVERAGE - Experienced MRI Technologist 8 hours every Saturday . Additional hours may be available to cover for vacations. The technologist will be expected to take Holiday call on a rotation. Qualified candidates wishing to discuss flexible scheduling opportunities are urged to reach out!! Attention MRI Technologists looking to join a dynamic and growing hospital system. The Danbury Hospital is seeking a MRI Technologist for its Day/Evening shift. This role is requires weekend availability -- SATURDAY DAYS -- and willingness to cover Holidays and Call rotation. This is a union position that offers VERY competitive rates and offers an opportunity to supplement income while working weekends with passionate teammates. Candidates with ARRT certification and with 1 year of experience are urged to apply. Our ideal candidate will have 3 years of MRI experience with an ultrasound or CT Scan background. Our rates have increased and are competitive. This is an opportunity to join a 7 hospital system with great career growth potential. Interested and qualified candidates, please email Christine Petti for immediate consideration. Desired: 3 years experience in MRI; background in ultrasound or CT scan. Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations. 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. Other information: Required: Minimum Experience: one year Desired: 3 years experience in MRI; background in ultrasound or CT scan. Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave Work Type: Full-Time Standard Hours: 40.00 FTE: 1.000000 Work Schedule: Day/Eve 8 Work Shift: MRI Technologist Variable 40 hours per week. The technologist will be expected to take call on a rotation. Holiday call on a rotation. Org Unit: 194 Department: MRI Exempt: No Grade: U11 Salary Range: $44 - 56.04 plus shift differentials Credentials: 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.