Description
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
Summary:
The 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.
Essential Job Functions:
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Performs exams following modality specific protocols resulting in high quality images using appropriate imaging techniques.
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Demonstrates working knowledge of any and all modality specific ancillary equipment such as laser camera, fluoroscopic equipment, contrast injectors, QC phantoms, Gus cleaning units, CR readers PAC’s/RIS workstations, CAD workstations, dose calibrators, and flood sources.
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Appropriate storage, handling and administration of modality specific contrast agents including barium, iodinated oral contrast, and intravenous contrast agents.
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Maintains documentation and insures accuracy of all pertinent patient and procedural data such as patient history, exam title, patient demographics, laterality markers, and modality specific questionnaires and screening tools.
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Prepares patient for procedure: providing instructions to obtain desired results. Gain cooperation and minimize anxiety as per patient education standards.
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Applies safety principles to minimize risks to patient, self, and others. Following establish standards such as Alara, Image Gently, and MRI safety.
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Conducts ongoing patient assessment including monitoring of the patient’s condition and assuming the responsibility for provision of physical or psychological needs during procedures ensuring patient safety. Provides pre and post procedure patient education.
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Assists as needed to perform modality specific QA/QC procedures insuring equipment operates within manufacturers and regulatory guidelines.
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Assumes responsibility of assigned area assuring all rooms are clean, stocked with supplies, and meets the standards set by each modality.
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Participates in modality specific PI Plan.
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Contributes to the efficient operation of the department through communication either written or verbal with lead technologist training to equipment, patients and other staff members.
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Demonstrates computer literacy and application with computer programs that include HIS, RIS, PACS and ancillary CAD applications.
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Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills.
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Attends educational programs related to job responsibilities as required.
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Maintains all licenses and professional accreditation including society specific CME’s as required.
Essential Job Qualification's:
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Education: Graduate from an A.M.A approved school of Radiologic Technology with additional training in MRI scanning.
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Experience: 1 year experience required
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NYS DOH IV Certification preferred
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
Org Unit: 1343
Department: Diagnostics/Imaging - MMK
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $46.96 - $58.71 Hourly
