Radiologic Technologist: MRI - Flexstaff

Northwell Health • New York, NY

9h

About The Position

Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment. Prepares patient for exam, ensures enough information has been obtained for the physician to make a diagnosis, assists in the management of patient flow and presents images mounted for physician diagnosis.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• New York State and/or Connecticut Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist (R.T.) required for positions filled after September 5, 2010.
• ARRT registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) required within eighteen (18) months of entry date into positions filled after September 5, 2010.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Radiology Technologist, required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Previous MRI experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for examination
• Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety
• Sets-up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion
• Ensures patient is screened according to protocol, and assures consent for the procedure has been obtained, when necessary
• Performs MRI procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, and extremities
• Places patient on the exam table and positions within the gantry
• Keys in patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from a requisition completed by the referring physician who includes anatomical area of interest, slice thickness and pulse sequences
• Calculates the number of scans to be obtained based on patient size, and operates the equipment ensuring the required images were obtained as ordered by the Radiologist
• Contacts Radiologist to review and ascertain whether additional scanning is required
• Operates equipment for the transfer of computed images to film, the archival of disc memory to tape, and proper use of PACS System
• Assists the Radiologist with administration of I.V contrast
• Monitors patient condition and directly observes patient during the examination
• Recognizes and promptly reports to the radiologist, changes in the patient's condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by the patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc
• Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts equipment, when necessary
• Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs, as necessary
• Recognizes and reports major problems to management to ensure prompt resolution
• Assists in patient flow including scheduling exams; assuring patients are sent for in advance of scheduled exam; assuring premedication has been administered on the unit; and completing exams
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed