DIC MRI Technologist - Contrast IV (Outpatient)
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DIC MRI Technologist - Contrast IV (Outpatient)

Northwell Health

Location: New York,NY, USA

Date: 2024-10-29T06:42:00Z

Job Description:
Job Description
  • 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 IV contrast materials information sheet.
  • 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 IV contrast materials has been obtained.
  • 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 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.
  • Administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents as per Radiologist order:
    • 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. Performs related duties, as required.
  • *ADA Essential Functions

    Qualifications:

    • Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required.
    • New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist with certification in IV contrast administration, required.
    • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T. (MR) (ARRT), required within eighteen (18) months of entry date into position.
    • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS), required.
    • Prior radiology experience, required. Experience in MRI, preferred.
    • Knowledge of MRI equipment and protocols, required. Current License to practice as a Certified Radiology Contrast IV Injection practitioner in New York State required.

    Shift Details: Wednesday/other days as needed; 9am-5:30pm ( Per Diem)

    *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).

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