MRI Technologist

Norwalk Hospital Association•Norwalk, CT

48d•$41 - $76•Onsite

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. Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care. Our accolades include the following: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center. Summary: An MRI Technologist works under the direction of a radiologist utilizing high and low field magnetic field in the form of resonance scanning equipment/scanners and other high-tech imaging equipment. These Technologists are graduates of 2 or 4 year programs. MRI Technologists must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensed by the State of Connecticut or ARMRIT certified.

Requirements

These Technologists are graduates of 2 or 4 year programs.
MRI Technologists must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensed by the State of Connecticut or ARMRIT certified.

Responsibilities

Performs all MRI procedures Criteria A: Protocol selection Performs all MRI procedures Criteria B: Proper patient positioning Performs all MRI procedures Criteria C: Communicates with radiologists Performs all MRI procedures Criteria D: Works efficiently
Patient Care/Safety Screeing and Communciation Criteria A: Screens patient, personnel and visitors for MRI safety Patient Care/Safety Screeing and Communciation Criteria B: Pleasantly greets patients and properly identifies them Patient Care/Safety Screeing and Communciation Criteria C: Explains procedure to patient and introduces self to patient Patient Care/Safety Screeing and Communciation Criteria D: Properly monitors patient throughout procedure
Equipment and Maintenance Criteria A: Performs visual preventative safety inspections and reports negative findings to supervisor Equipment and Maintenance Criteria B: Completes daily equipment warm -up QAand ACR QC procedures Equipment and Maintenance Criteria C: Notifies vendor of any equipment problems Equipment and Maintenance Criteria D: Notifies supervisor of service calls and repairs
Stock and Inventory Criteria A: Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies; contrast media;sheets; venipuncture supplies; tapes;etc
Patient records Criteria A: Obtains and updates patient examination history file Patient records Criteria B: Reports and maintains patient log book Patient records Criteria C: Performs other paperwork as applicable
Training and Education Criteria A: Attends staff meetings and inservice programs Training and Education Criteria B: Maintains , Connecticut licensure, ARRT Certification and MRI Certification Training and Education Criteria C: Maintains appropriate level of CE credits for ARRT and ACR MRI Certification Training and Education Criteria D: CPR certification preferred
Related Duties Criteria A: Performs office procedures in absence of clerical support Related Duties Criteria B: Processes films when necessary
Hospital Policy Criteria A: Abides by all hospital and department rules and regulations
Performs other duties as assigned.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.