Travel MRI Technologist - $3,663 per week - FlexStaff : Job Details

FlexStaff is seeking a travel MRI Technologist for a travel job in Staten Island, New York.

• Specialty: MRI Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities: • Prepares patient for examination• Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety• Sets-up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion• Ensures patient is screened according to protocol, and assures consent for the procedure has been obtained, when necessary• Performs MRI procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, and extremities• Places patient on the exam table and positions within the gantry• Keys in patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from a requisition completed by the referring physician who includes anatomical area of interest, slice thickness and pulse sequences• Calculates the number of scans to be obtained based on patient size, and operates the equipment ensuring the required images were obtained as ordered by the Radiologist• Contacts Radiologist to review and ascertain whether additional scanning is required• Operates equipment for the transfer of computed images to film, the archival of disc memory to tape, and proper use of PACS System• Assists the Radiologist with administration of I.V contrast• Monitors patient condition and directly observes patient during the examination• Recognizes and promptly reports to the radiologist, changes in the patient's condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by the patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc• Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts equipment, when necessary• Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs, as necessary• Recognizes and reports major problems to management to ensure prompt resolution• Assists in patient flow including scheduling exams; assuring patients are sent for in advance of scheduled exam; assuring premedication has been administered on the unit; and completing exams• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

FlexStaff Job ID #20240307-5. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

FlexStaff is a leading staffing agency based in the New York area that connects job seekers with temporary, temporary-to-hire, and permanent roles across multiple industries. We also provide travel staffing assignments for New York's largest healthcare provider, Northwell Health, with 20+ hospitals throughout the New York area.

Our travel division staffs all RN specialties, respiratory therapists, imaging and other allied health professionals for Northwell Health locations throughout Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, and Westchester—a great opportunity to experience all New York has to offer while gaining experience at one of the top healthcare providers.

What sets us apart

· Direct hospital employment at one of the 20+ Northwell Health hospitals located throughout Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island and Westchester.

· No third-party agency, which means faster turnaround time on contracted offers, higher compensation, and better opportunity for assignments.

· A knowledgeable and dedicated recruitment and on-boarding team that will work with you throughout your FlexStaff travel career.

What we offer

· 8-13-week assignments with possibility of extension

· Guaranteed hours on all assignments

· Competitive compensation packages

· Tax-free stipends for meals, lodging, and travel

· Only travel division with direct access to Northwell Health