MRI Technologist

Northwell•Riverhead, NY

About The Position

Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment, prepares patients for examinations, ensures sufficient information has been obtained for the physician to make a diagnosis, assists with patient flow, and presents images for physician diagnosis. Performs MRI examinations and supports patient monitoring, equipment calibration and troubleshooting, image transfer and archiving, and exam scheduling and completion. This is a variable per diem role.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
New York State certification in IV Contrast Administration, required within six months of the position entry date.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Technologist (R.T.(R)(ARRT)).
ARRT registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (R.T.(R)(MR)(ARRT)) required within eighteen months of the entry date.
At least six months of experience as a Radiology Technologist.

Nice To Haves

Previous MRI experience.
Hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures in layman’s terms to reduce anxiety.
Set up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion.
Screen patients according to protocol and ensure consent has been obtained when necessary.
Perform MRI procedures, including abdominal, thoracic, neurological, extremity, sub-periosteal implant planning, and radiation therapy treatment planning exams.
Place and position patients on the examination table within the gantry.
Enter patient history and other pertinent information from the referring physician’s requisition, including the anatomical area of interest, slice thickness, and pulse sequences.
Calculate the number of scans based on patient size and operate CT/MRI equipment to obtain the images ordered by the Radiologist.
Contact the Radiologist to determine whether additional scanning is required.
Transfer computed images to PACS and archive images to disc memory.
Assist the Radiologist with administration of I.V. contrast.
Monitor and directly observe patients during examinations; promptly report changes in condition or motor abnormality complaints to the Radiologist.
Perform minor repairs, frequent calibration checks, and equipment adjustments as needed; report major equipment problems to management.
Assist with patient flow, including scheduling exams, arranging for patients to be sent in advance of scheduled exams, confirming premedication has been administered, and completing exams.
Perform related duties as required.