DIC MRI Tech - Contr IV - Pipeline

Job Description

Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment, prepares patients for examination, and ensures that proper information has been obtained for the physician to make a diagnosis. Assists in the management of patient flow, data reconstruction and sending images to PACS for physician’s diagnosis.

Job Responsibility

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 IV contrast materials information sheet.

 2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• 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) 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.  

                                                     Shift details: shift times may vary, working days are Mon-Fri  

*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).