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Nuvance Health · 3 months ago

MRI Technologist - Per Diem

Poughkeepsie, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$48.61/hr - $62.19/hr

1+ years exp

Nuvance Health is a healthcare provider seeking an MRI Technologist to produce diagnostic MRI images while ensuring patient care and safety. The role involves coordinating patient throughput, performing imaging procedures, and maintaining compliance with safety protocols and departmental policies.

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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