MRI Technologist - Contr IV

Job Description

Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment, prepares patients for examination, administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents per Radiologist order, and ensures proper information is obtained for physician to make a diagnosis. Assists in management of patient flow and presents images mounted for physician's diagnosis.

Job Responsibility

1.Prepares patients for examination.

Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.

Sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion.

Ensures consent form for intravenous (IV) contrast materials has been obtained.

2.Performs MRI procedures including, but not limited to, abdominal, thoracic, neurological, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies, etc.

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

Enters patient data and other pertinent information, obtained from requisition completed by Radiologist, to include anatomical area of interest, slice thickness and couch increment into system.

Calculates number of scans to be obtained based on patient size and operates MRI equipment, ensuring required images are obtained, as ordered by Radiologist.

Locates Radiologist to review and ascertain whether additional scanning is required.

Transmits cases to on-call Radiologist using Tele-Radiology system.

Operates equipment for the transfer of computed images to film, archival of disc memory to optical disk, and/or a picture archiving and communication system (PACS).

3.Administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents per Radiologist order:

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

Calculates contrast dose based on patient's weight.

Performs venipuncture of appropriate gauge necessary for examination.

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

Utilizes appropriate flush technique for an existing IV line.

Utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast.

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

4.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, required.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Technologist (R.T.(R)(ARRT)), required.

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

New York State Certification in IV Contrast Administration required within six (6) months of entry date into position.

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification, required.

Previous experience as a Radiologic Technologist, required. Previous MRI experience, preferred.

Schedule: Every other weekend 12p-8p/4p-12a, Mondays 4p-12a

*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).