MRI Technologist - Part Time - Hopewell

Capital Health•Pennington, NJ

1d•$40 - $60

About The Position

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. Position Overview Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. Ability and availability to perform on-call (60 minute response time), holiday, and weekend work when required. Demonstrates competency in correctly sending images to PACS. Understands and abides by the image QC process when completing exams in PACS.Identifies correctly patients and files to ensure a high degree of accuracy. Ensures the prevention of mislabeled images and films. Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies as evidenced by written documentation. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of venipuncture techniques and practices for the administration of intravenous contrast media. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Magnetic Resonance Imaging principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies. Demonstrates proper protection and safety processes for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines pertaining to high strength magnetic fields. Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring to avoid patient injury. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate protective actions and infection control procedures. Demonstrates excellent patient care. Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them to produce the most desirable outcome. Understands and demonstrates the ability to provide exceptional customer service. Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation.

Requirements

Education: Graduate from an accredited Radiology program or graduate from an accredited MRI program. Must obtain ARRT MRI certification or ARMRIT certification within one year of hire.
Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
Knowledge and Skills: Basic computer skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience: Previous MRI experience preferred.
Special Training: Verifiable hours working on MRI machines, Siemens preferred. Successful completion of Venipuncture training within 6 months of employment.

Benefits

Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - Less than 10 years of service - $5,000 - 10+ years of service - $10,000
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program