MRICT Tech Aide-Per Diem-Day
Job Location:
New Milford, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 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 States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
Summary:
Aides with MRI patients who exhibit claustrophobia. Stays in the MRI room zone 4 whenever a patient needs assistance or comfort to complete an MRI study. Escorts and transports patients (via wheelchair) to and from the imaging department.
Responsibilities:
Helps perform MRI procedures to help MRI technologists in the care of their patients. This supports the hospitals objective of quality patient care and patient-centered awareness.
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 setting up Contrast Administration.
6. Demonstrates self direction and utilizes problem solving techniques.
7. Knows the role of a MRI tech aide as a member of the healthcare team and functions as a competent & compassionate MRI tech aide.
8. Cross trained to help in other modalities (CAT scan or General Radiology).
9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Skills Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Current BLS certification.
Language Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Skills:
Basic computer knowledge.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 491
Department: MRI NMH
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.91 Hourly
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
