Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist
ARRT Registered Technologist (R.T.) required; ARRT registration in MRI within 18 months for new hires
Minimum of six months experience as a Radiology Technologist
Previous MRI experience preferred
Responsibilities
Prepares patients for MRI examinations
Explains procedures in simple terms to alleviate patient anxiety
Sets up MRI equipment for timely procedures
Screens patients according to protocol and obtains necessary consent
Performs various MRI procedures including abdominal and neurological exams
Positions patients correctly within the MRI gantry
Inputs patient history and requisition data for accurate imaging
Calculates scan requirements based on patient size and operates equipment accordingly
Contacts Radiologist for additional scanning if needed
Transfers computed images to film and manages PACS system
Assists Radiologist with IV contrast administration
Monitors patient condition during exams and reports any changes
Performs minor repairs and calibrations on MRI equipment
Troubleshoots mechanical issues and reports major problems to management
Assists in managing patient flow and scheduling exams
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off and holidays
Continuing education opportunities
Supportive work environment
Full 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.
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. 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.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist
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. Previous MRI experience, preferred.
*Additional Salary Detail
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).
