MRI Technologist

Job Description 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. Job Responsibilities Prepares patient for examination. Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient anxiety. Sets-up equipment to administer 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 (abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning). Places patient on the exam table and positions within the gantry. Keys in patient history data and other pertinent info from a requisition completed by the referring physician. Calculates the number of scans based on patient size, and operates the CT/MRI ensuring required images are obtained as ordered by the Radiologist. Contacts Radiologist to review and ascertain whether additional scanning is required. Operates equipment for transfer of computed images to PACS and archival to disc memory. Assists Radiologist with administration of IV contrast. Monitors patient condition and directly observes patient during examination. Recognizes and promptly reports to the radiologist changes in the patient’s condition or motor abnormality complaints (e.g., fainting, discoloration). Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts equipment when necessary. Troubleshoots mechanical problems of equipment by performing minor repairs. Recognizes and reports major problems to management for prompt resolution. Assists in patient flow including scheduling exams; assuring patients are sent for exam in advance of scheduled exam; assuring premedication has been administered; and completing exams. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program, required. New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required. New York State certification in IV Contrast Administration, required within six months of position entry date. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Technologist (R.T.(R)(ARRT)), required. ARRT registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (R.T.(R)(MR)(ARRT)), required within eighteen months of entry date. Minimum six months experience as a Radiology Technologist, required. Previous MRI experience, preferred. Hospital experience, preferred. Per diem role – variable. Salary details: The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). #J-18808-Ljbffr