MRI Technologist Per Diem

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Village of Great Neck, NY

2d•$47 - $59

About The Position

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices. As a Management Services Organization, Spire provides administrative infrastructure and operational resources so physicians can focus on patient care. The network spans the Northeast and includes more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers, and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The MRI Technologist prepares and positions patients for MRI examinations, operates imaging equipment and consoles, evaluates images for quality and completeness, and sends completed exams to the PACS system. The role also performs equipment quality assurance, supports patient care and safety, administers IV contrast when required, and communicates system problems to appropriate personnel. This is a per-diem position at the Great Neck, New York location, with Saturday coverage from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved two-year school of radiology.
Valid X-Ray/MRI Technician license.
ARRT registration.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years of experience as an MRI Technologist preferred.
Orthopedic and/or neurological experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients for MRI examinations of various body parts, including setting up coils and monitoring devices.
Screen patients and personnel for ferrous metal implants and other objects, and prevent entry into the scan room with ferromagnetic objects or contraindicated implants.
Select appropriate pulse sequences for scan procedures based on physician- and MRI Supervisor-established protocols, and accurately record sequences used.
Recommend protocol changes or additional instructions when appropriate to obtain diagnostic information.
Evaluate scanning results for quality and completeness; manipulate images using the console and select image display options.
Photograph images using a multi-format laser camera, process films, and check images for quality, contrast, display format, and text.
Send images to the PACS system, evaluate exams for completeness, and verify exams in a timely manner.
Develop a working knowledge of PACS capabilities.
Perform daily quality assurance tests on equipment and monitor cryogen levels to protect magnet integrity.
Report and accurately document system problems to the MRI Supervisor or Office Manager and appropriate service personnel.
Seek guidance from appropriate resources when unsure about protocols or policies.
Respond to patients’ physical and psychological needs and inform them of delays.
Start intravenous lines for patients requiring IV contrast, considering patient pain tolerance, anxieties, and fears.
Monitor patients for contrast reactions and promptly report problems to a radiologist, the code team, or both, as indicated.
Maintain room hygiene and follow universal precautions in patient care.
Move patients to or from a wheelchair with assistance.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned.