MRI Technologist- Bronx NY

Company Overview: Essen Health Care is a growing community healthcare network provides high quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a ‘population health’ model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering services in primary & specialty offices, urgent care centers, and nursing homes, as well as house calls for home bound patients; all clinical services are also offered via telehealth. Our Care Management division supports patient-centered care through care coordination, complex care management and helping address health-related social needs. 

Founded in 1999, Essen provides care in all five boroughs of New York City, with a primary focus in the Bronx. Staffed by over 300 primary and specialty care physicians and advanced clinicians, Essen Health Care is one of the largest, most comprehensive private medical groups in New York City. Essen maintains a Clinical Information Services team that maintains our enterprise-wide electronic medical record system, data repository, clinical analytics and population health capabilities. Our Community Services teams create and sustain relationships with community organizations and agencies and health plans. 

Essen is dedicated to ensuring the quality of care for all patients and has been designated ‘Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home’ by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Essen has won awards for its patient care innovations and recently launched Intention Health Ventures to develop and commercialize our technology innovations. 

Position Title: MRI Technologist 

Job Summary: Our dedicated and compassionate team of Providers are looking for MRI Technologists to operate the magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes while providing the best patient experience. 

• Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets and related equipment to produce special radiographic images of specific body parts  
• Position patients for MR scans using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with government regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and staff  
• Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance  
• Assist radiologist with procedure performance  
• Perform Radiological procedures when not performing MRI Duties  
• Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and label appropriately  
• Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions  
• Maintain accurate patient records  
• Provide education and training for new hire technologists  
• Provide for the psychological and physical needs of patients for MR procedures  
• Coordinate scheduling and patient flow 

• Associate degree in radiologic technology, radiology, or a related field. 
• Appropriate state licensure. 
• Proven experience working as an X-ray/MRI technician. 
• Ability to move or lift patients. 
• Ability to stand for extended periods. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 
• A patient and compassionate disposition. 

$42.00-$52.00 an hour

Essen is an Equal Opportunity employer