DIC MRI Tchnl - Contrast IV

Northwell; Village of Lake Success (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Lake Success, NY is seeking a Part-time MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment, prepare patients, and ensure accurate information is captured for diagnosis. The role includes patient screening, IV contrast administration, and image transmission to PACS under Radiologist guidance.

The candidate must hold NY licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, ARRT certification, BLS, and MRI-specific MR(R) credentials within 18 months. Prior MRI experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Screen patients prior to procedure and ensure readiness.
• Prepare patients and explain procedures; ensure IV contrast consent.
• Perform MRI procedures across body regions and coordinate with Radiologist via Tele-Radiology.
• Administer IV and oral contrast per Radiologist order and monitor for reactions.
• Handle equipment setup, coil positioning, patient safety, and data transmission to PACS.
• Perform post-procedure duties and related tasks as required.

Skills

Patient screening

Safety protocols

MRI preparation

Education

Radiologic Technologist license (New York)

Tools

MRI equipment

Job description

• Locations 1111 Marcus Ave, Lake Success, NY, 11042, US
• Job Schedule Part time
• Internal Posting Start Date 10/02/2026
• Internal Posting End Date 10/09/2026
• Minimum Salary/Range* 59.9764
• Maximum Salary/Range* 66.8414
• Shift Days
• Shift Begin Time 1:30 PM
• Shift End Time 10:00 PM
• Schedule Part Time

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: Saturday/Sunday 1:30p-10p and every other Friday.

*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).

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Northwell Health reserves the right to amend all terms of employment.