Full-Time - MRI Technologist

Northwell Career Site•Village of Lynbrook, NY

About The Position

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group – Northwell Health is the premier and fastest-growing orthopedic practice on Long Island, providing comprehensive care that helps thousands of our neighbors and community members live more active lives, free from pain. Orlin & Cohen is one of the largest orthopedics practices in the region, with over 20 offices located in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Queens, and Staten Island, we have been in business for 30 years. Job Description Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Explains procedure to patient, position and immobilize patient on exam table and observe during scan under direction of physician. Monitors video display of area being scanned and adjust density or contrast to improve picture quality.

Requirements

Vocational or Technical school Diploma, required.
Current license to practice as a Radiology Technologist in New York State, required.
Current ARRT Radiology registration, required,
plus specialized certifications as needed.
1-3 years of technical experience, required.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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 the Radiologist to include anatomical area of interest.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.