DIC MRI Tchnl - Contrast IV

Northwell Health; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in MRI to operate MRI equipment, prepare patients, and obtain complete clinical information for physician diagnosis.

Responsibilities include IV contrast administration, patient screening, positioning, coordinating with radiologists via Tele-Radiology, and ensuring safe protocol compliance. NY licensure, ARRT, BLS required; MRI experience preferred. Sundays 7:30a–4p with additional shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• New York State licensure as Radiologic Technologist with IV contrast certification.
• ARRT registration required.

Responsibilities

• Performs thorough screening of patients prior to procedure.
• Ensures no metal objects accompany patient into procedure room.
• Checks patient creatinine level and calculates GFR to determine IV contrast eligibility.
• Reviews screening forms including IV contrast information sheet.
• Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures.
• Obtains consent for IV contrast materials.
• Performs MRI procedures including abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, and planning aspects.
• Positions patient on exam table and sets up equipment.
• Transmits cases to on-call Radiologist via Tele-Radiology system.
• Administers IV and oral contrast per Radiologist order.
• Verifies contraindications to IV contrast.
• Calculates contrast dose based on weight.
• Performs venipuncture and explains IV contrast administration.
• Manages IV line flush and power injector as needed.
• Recognizes and assists in reactions to contrast agent.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

MRI procedures knowledge

IV contrast administration

Patient screening

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

New York State licensure as Radiologic Technologist with IV contrast certification

ARRT registration

MR(R)ARRT eligibility within 18 months

BLS certification

Tools

MRI equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment, prepares patients for examination, and ensures that proper information has been obtained for the physician to make a diagnosis. Assists in the management of patient flow, data reconstruction and sending images to PACS for physician’s diagnosis.

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Job Responsibility

• Performs thorough screening of patients prior to procedure.

Ensures no metal objects accompany patient into procedure room.

Checks patient creatinine level and calculates glomerular filtration rate (GFR) to determine if patient can receive IV contrast material.

Reviews and ensures accuracy of screening forms completed by patient, including IV contrast materials information sheet.

• Prepares patients for examination.

Explains procedures and sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion.

Ensures consent form for IV contrast materials has been obtained.

• Performs MRI procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies etc.

Prepares patient for exam by placing and positioning patient on exam table within gantry.

Enters patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from a requisition completed by Radiologist to include anatomical area of interest.

Selects, determines and ensures appropriate radiofrequency and image coil is used based on anatomical part being imaged. Ensures proper coil positioning.

Transmits cases to on-call Radiologist through use of Tele-Radiology system.

• Administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents as per Radiologist order.

Verifies that there are no contraindications to administration of IV contrast agent.

Calculates contrast dose based on patient’s weight.

Performs venipuncture of the appropriate gauge necessary for examination.

Explains the administration of IV contrast in layman’s terms, and completes IV Contrast Information Sheet with information provided by the patient, family member or health care proxy.

Utilizes appropriate flush technique for existing IV line, if needed, and utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast.

Recognizes and assists in the treatment contrast agent reactions and IV extravasations.

• Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualification

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required.

New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist with certification in IV contrast administration, required.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T.(MR)(ARRT), required within eighteen (18) of entry date into position.

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS), required.

Prior Radiology Experience, Required. Experience In MRI, Preferred.

Knowledge of MRI equipment and protocols, required.

Shift Details; mainly Sundays 730a-4p with weekday evenings and Saturdays as needed.

• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).