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Job Description Job Title: MRI Technologist – Breast Location: New York, NY Job Type: Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday | 40 Hours/Week Local Candidates Required: Yes Traveler Candidates Required: Yes Pay Rate Local: $72 – $78/hr Traveler: $78 – $82/hr Position Overview We are seeking an experienced MRI Technologist to perform routine and specialized MRI examinations, including Breast MRI, while ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging. Required Qualifications Graduate of a JRCERT/AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program. Active New York State LRT License. ARRT (MRI) Certification. New York State IV Certification. Current BLS Certification. Strong knowledge of MRI physics and cross-sectional anatomy. Breast MRI proficiency required. Minimum 2 years of MRI experience preferred. Responsibilities Perform routine and specialized MRI examinations, including Breast MRI. Position patients and coils for optimal image quality. Complete MRI safety screening and educate patients before procedures. Evaluate image quality and transmit studies to PACS. Complete RIS/IDX documentation accurately and promptly. Maintain MRI equipment, supplies, and infection control standards. Assist physicians during Breast MRI procedures and biopsies when required.

Job 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. Purpose: Responsible for using diagnostic medical equipment to diagnose various medical conditions overall mission. Population served based on scope of services in the department. Essential Responsibilities 1. Review patient's medical history and physician's instructions. Ensure that there is an order for the test to be done. If patient is referred from a physician outside our practice, ensure a current script., 2. Prepare equipment for the procedure. Select patient from the modality work list. Select appropriate equipment settings. Confirm you have the correct patient by asking patient to state their name and date of birth. Explain the procedure to patient. Direct the patient to move into positions that will provide the best view., 3. Operate special equipment to direct non-ionizing, high frequency sound waves into areas of the patient's body. The equipment collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be digitally stored and transmitted for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician., 4. During the scan, look for visual cues that contrast healthy areas with unhealthy ones. Follow the protocol for imaging and measurements required for the each study., 5. Prepare preliminary report in Fuji Synapse Cardiovascular for the physician. Before finalizing report, review to ensure demographic and report accuracy., 6. Assist with training new echo staff members., 7. Assist with coordinating measurement and text changes to GE units., 8. Attend department meetings to discuss lab related issues., 9. Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values., 10. Follow established department and Nuvance Health protocols., 11. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance., 12. Performs other duties as required. Education and Experience Requirements: · High school diploma. · Certificate in sonography from an accredited school · Minimum two (2) years’ experience or registered through ARDMS or CCI Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements: · Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, basic physics, patient care, and medical ethics · Knowledge of mathematics and science · Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement practices · Skill in gathering and analyzing patient data · Ability to explain technical procedures to patients in user-friendly manner · Ability to calm patients who may be nervous about the procedure · Ability to use correct body mechanics to assist patients appropriately · Knowledge of a variety of sonography equipment including ultrasound machines, transducers, gels, and computer hardware/software License, Registration, or Certification Requirements: · Certification of competency and registration through American Registry for Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer; Registered Vascular Technologist; Cardiovascular Credentialing International -Registered Cardiac Sonographer; or Registered Vascular Specialist. · Any combination of the above. Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org Unit: 961 Department: Echo VBMC Exempt: No Rate range: $47.62-$65.01

Job 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. Purpose: Responsible for using diagnostic medical equipment to diagnose various medical conditions overall mission. Population served based on scope of services in the department. Essential Responsibilities 1. Review patient's medical history and physician's instructions. Ensure that there is an order for the test to be done. If patient is referred from a physician outside our practice, ensure a current script., 2. Prepare equipment for the procedure. Select patient from the modality work list. Select appropriate equipment settings. Confirm you have the correct patient by asking patient to state their name and date of birth. Explain the procedure to patient. Direct the patient to move into positions that will provide the best view., 3. Operate special equipment to direct non-ionizing, high frequency sound waves into areas of the patient's body. The equipment collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be digitally stored and transmitted for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician., 4. During the scan, look for visual cues that contrast healthy areas with unhealthy ones. Follow the protocol for imaging and measurements required for the each study., 5. Prepare preliminary report in Fuji Synapse Cardiovascular for the physician. Before finalizing report, review to ensure demographic and report accuracy., 6. Assist with training new echo staff members., 7. Assist with coordinating measurement and text changes to GE units., 8. Attend department meetings to discuss lab related issues., 9. Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values., 10. Follow established department and Nuvance Health protocols., 11. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance., 12. Performs other duties as required. Education and Experience Requirements: · High school diploma. · Certificate in sonography from an accredited school · Minimum two (2) years’ experience or registered through ARDMS or CCI Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements: · Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, basic physics, patient care, and medical ethics · Knowledge of mathematics and science · Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement practices · Skill in gathering and analyzing patient data · Ability to explain technical procedures to patients in user-friendly manner · Ability to calm patients who may be nervous about the procedure · Ability to use correct body mechanics to assist patients appropriately · Knowledge of a variety of sonography equipment including ultrasound machines, transducers, gels, and computer hardware/software License, Registration, or Certification Requirements: · Certification of competency and registration through American Registry for Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer; Registered Vascular Technologist; Cardiovascular Credentialing International -Registered Cardiac Sonographer; or Registered Vascular Specialist. · Any combination of the above. Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org Unit: 961 Department: Echo VBMC Exempt: No Rate range: $47.62-$65.01

Quantitative Reasoning Center Program ManagerSchedule: 15 hours per weekPosition SummaryThe Quantitative Reasoning Center provides support to Vassar students enrolled in math, chemistry, economics, physics, biology, and earth science courses.The Q-Center Program Manager will oversee the student empl