MRI Technologist - Per Diem

Vassar Brothers Medical Center•Poughkeepsie, NY

25d•$49 - $62

About The Position

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. Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community. Our accolades include: ● U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital ● Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals ● Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone’s well-being is truly heartfelt. Purpose: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to produce diagnostic MRI images of designated anatomic areas as prescribed by established scan protocols, while following department policies and providing the appropriate care to the age of the patient served by the department of radiology.

Requirements

Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology or MRI
American College of Radiology (ARRT) MRI Certification Or acquire within 1 year of hire.
Ability to work in a high magnetic field up to 3.0 Tesla (any implanted device must meet 3.0 Tesla limits)
Valid New York State (NYS) Radiological License with Injection
Basic Life support (BLS) Certification

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fieldor equivalent experience
One (1) - Two (2) years of clinical experience in CT

Responsibilities

Coordinates timely throughput for MRI patients, by prioritizing exams based on priority level. Escalates hurdles to timely completion to Lead MRI Technologist or Manager.
Properly identifies patient using two patient identifiers, checks the imaging order for complete information, proper exam and/or procedure and schedules/prioritizes as needed, and assess risk of pregnancy prior to commencing with exam or procedure.
Explains the procedure to the patient with professionalism and compassion.
Performs IV cannulation, as prescribed by Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), using aseptic technique as per NYS DOH Scope of Practice. Performs iStat testing in accordance with the established policies.
Positions patient ensuring patient comfort and modesty. Selects proper imaging protocol reflective of imaging order, maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and adjusts scan techniques to obtain optimal MRI images.
Operates power injectors in preparation for and administration of contrast media under the direct supervision of the supervising physician in accordance with department policy and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate knowledge of and practices MRI safety and Screening according to policy, fire safety, infection control and sterile technique. Demonstrates critical care skills to patients with higher acuity. (ED, ICU, NICU, Preoperative Neuro MR)
Is proficient in the operation of post processing workstations. Performs critique of exam for completeness and correct labeling. Is responsible for accurate and timely exam verification within the hospital’s RIS system and archival of completed studies to the PACS system.
Follows infection control and safety guidelines, cleans and disinfects scanner and exam rooms. Properly stocks assigned room prior to the start and end of shift.
Protocols exams for the next day to ensure that the examinations were scheduled properly, flag any contraindications and requests revised orders as necessary.
Coordinates all aspects of care for the MRI patient to include, but not limited to coordination, and participation as necessary, of patient transportation to the appropriate areas, communicates pertinent patient information with nursing units, exercises ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing their duties, maintains strict patient confidentiality, monitors patient’s comfort while in the MRI department.