MRI Technologist -PD

POSITION
SUMMARY

1. Performs
   thorough screening of patients prior to procedure.

• Ensures no metal objects accompany
  patient into procedure room.
• Checks patient creatinine level and
  calculates glomerular filtration rate (GFR) to determine if patient can receive
  IV contrast material.
• Reviews and ensures accuracy of
  screening forms completed by patient, including the I.V. contrast materials
  information sheet.

1. Prepares
   patients for examination.

• Explains
  procedures and sets up equipment to administer the proper
  procedure in a timely fashion.
• Ensures that a consent form for I.V.
  contrast materials has been obtained.

1. Performs MRI procedures to include: abdominal,
   thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation
   therapy treatment planning, biopsies etc.

• Prepares patient for exam by placing
  and positioning patient on exam table within the gantry.
• Enters patient history data and other
  pertinent information obtained from a requisition completed by the
  Radiologist to include anatomical area of interest.
• Select, determine and ensure appropriate radiofrequency
  and image coil is used based
  on the anatomical part being imaged.  Ensures
  proper coil positioning.
• Transmits cases
  to on-call Radiologist through use of Tele-Radiology system.

1. May administer intravenous (IV) and
   oral contrast agents as per Radiologist order:
2. • Verifies
     that there are no contraindications to administration of the IV contrast agent.
   • Calculates contrast
     dose based on patient’s weight.
   • Performs
     venipuncture of the appropriate gauge necessary for examination.
   • Explains
     in layman’s terms the administration of IV contrast, and completes the IV Contrast
     Information Sheet with information provided by the patient, family member or
     health care proxy.
   • Utilizes
     appropriate flush technique for existing IV line, if needed and utilizes power injector to
     administer IV contrast.
   • Recognizes and
     assists in the treatment contrast agent reactions and IV extravasations.
3. Performs related duties, as required.

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Essential Functions

REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required.
• 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 January 1, 2013.  ARRT
  registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), preferred.
• Certified in IV Contrast Administration, preferred.
• Previous experience as a Radiologic Technologist,
  required.  Previous
  MRI experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of MRI equipment and protocols, preferred.