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 • 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).