DIC MRI Tchnl - Contrast IV

Northwell Career Site; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in MRI to operate MRI equipment, prepare patients, and ensure accurate information for physician diagnosis. You will also manage patient flow and send images to PACS for review.

The role requires NY Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist with IV contrast certification, ARRT registration, and BLS. MRI experience preferred; full-time position with varied shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• New York State licensure as Radiologic Technologist with IV contrast certification.
• ARRT registration is required.
• MR(R)(ARRT) required within 18 months of entry date.
• BLS/BCLS certification required.
• Prior radiology experience; MRI experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MRI equipment and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient screening prior to MRI procedures.
• Prepares patients and explains procedures while setting up equipment.
• Administers IV contrast with dose calculations and monitors for reactions.
• Performs MRI procedures including abdominal, thoracic, neurological and extremity exams.
• Transmits cases to on-call Radiologist via Tele-Radiology and sends images to PACS.
• Maintains safety, checks screening forms, and verifies no contraindications to IV contrast.

Skills

MRI operation

PACS handling

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

New York State licensure as Radiologic Technologist with IV contrast certification

ARRT registration

MR(R)(ARRT) within 18 months of entry

BLS/BCLS certification

Prior radiology experience; MRI preferred

Knowledge of MRI equipment and protocols

Tools

PACS system

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.

Job Responsibility

• 1.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.
• 2.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.
• 3.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.
• 4.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.
• 5.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: Tuesday -Friday 11:30a-8p, Saturday, 7:30a-4pm

*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).