DIC MRI Tech - Contr IV (GV)

Northwell Career Site; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a Radiologic Technologist with MR imaging expertise to perform MRI procedures, including abdominal, thoracic, and neurological exams, and to prepare patients accordingly. Responsibilities include screening, IV contrast administration, and coordinating with Radiologists via Tele-Radiology.

The candidate must hold NY licensure, ARRT registrations (Radiology and MR), BLS, and have MRI experience. Per diem shift, Saturdays, and related duties are included.

Qualifications

• 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.
• ARRT registration, required.
• MR 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs MRI procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies etc.
• Prepares patient for examination by positioning on the exam table within the gantry and gathering history.
• Selects appropriate radiofrequency coil and ensures proper coil placement.
• Transmits cases to on-call Radiologist via Tele-Radiology system.
• Administers IV and oral contrast agents per Radiologist order and checks for contraindications.
• Calculates contrast dose based on patient weight and performs venipuncture as needed.
• Ensures consent for IV contrast is obtained and documents IV Contrast Information Sheet.
• Monitors for contrast reactions and IV extravasations; manages as required.
• Performs screen procedures and ensures no metal objects accompany patient into room.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

MRI equipment knowledge

IV contrast administration

BLS certification

ARRT registration

MRI safety protocols

Radiology procedures experience

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

New York licensure for Radiologic Technologist

ARRT certification in Radiology

MR imaging R.T.(MR)(ARRT) certification

Tools

MRI equipment

PACS image transfer

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 the 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 that a 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 the gantry.
• Enters patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from a requisition completed by Radiologist to include anatomical area of interest.
• Select, determine and ensure appropriate radiofrequency and image coil is used based on the 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 the IV contrast agent.
• Calculates contrast dose based on patient’s weight.
• Performs venipuncture of the appropriate gauge necessary for examination.
• Explains in layman’s terms the administration of IV contrast, and completes the 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: Per Diem every other Saturday

*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).