DIC MRI Tchnl - Contrast IV

Northwell•Village of Great Neck, NY

2d•$60 - $67

About The Position

Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment, prepares patients for examinations, and ensures that appropriate information has been obtained for physicians to make diagnoses. Assists with patient flow, data reconstruction, and sending images to PACS for physician diagnosis. The technologist performs patient screening, prepares patients and equipment, and conducts MRI procedures across a range of anatomical areas and applications. Responsibilities include entering patient history and requisition information, selecting and positioning appropriate coils, and transmitting cases to on-call radiologists through a tele-radiology system. The role also includes administering IV and oral contrast agents as ordered, assessing contraindications, calculating doses, performing venipuncture, using power injectors, and recognizing and assisting with contrast reactions and IV extravasations. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist with certification in IV contrast administration.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T.(MR)(ARRT) certification required within eighteen months of entry into the position.
Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification.
Prior radiology experience.
Knowledge of MRI equipment and protocols.

Nice To Haves

Experience in MRI.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly screen patients before procedures, ensure no metal objects accompany patients into the procedure room, check creatinine levels and calculate GFR to determine IV contrast eligibility, and review screening forms for accuracy.
Prepare patients for examinations by explaining procedures, setting up equipment, and ensuring that consent for IV contrast materials has been obtained.
Perform MRI procedures, including abdominal, thoracic, neurological, extremity, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, and biopsy examinations.
Position patients on the examination table within the gantry and enter patient history and other relevant information from the radiologist-completed requisition.
Select and position the appropriate radiofrequency and imaging coil based on the anatomical area being imaged.
Transmit cases to on-call radiologists using the tele-radiology system.
Administer IV and oral contrast agents as ordered by the radiologist, verify there are no contraindications, and calculate contrast doses based on patient weight.
Perform venipuncture, explain IV contrast administration to patients, and complete IV contrast information sheets using information from the patient or their representative.
Use appropriate flush techniques for existing IV lines when needed and use a power injector to administer IV contrast.
Recognize and assist in treating contrast agent reactions and IV extravasations.
Perform other related duties as required.