MRI Technologist

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Job Description
MRI/CT/XRAY, Every other weekend and Holidays
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
Job Responsibility
1.Prepares patient for examination. �Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety. �Sets-up equipment to administer proper procedure in a timely fashion. �Ensures patient is screened according to protocol, and assures consent for the procedure has been obtained, when necessary. 2.Performs MRI procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning. �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 CT/MRI 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 PACS and the archival to disc memory. �Assists the Radiologist with administration of I.V. contrast. 3.Monitors patient condition and directly observes patient during 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. 4.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. 5.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. 6.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, required. �New York State certification in IV Contrast Administration, required within six (6) months of position entry date. �American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Technologist (R.T.(R)(ARRT)), required. �ARRT registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (R.T.(R)(MR)(ARRT)) required within eighteen (12) months of entry date. �Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Radiology Technologist, required. �Previous MRI experience, preferred. �ARRT registration in Cat Scan (R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT)) required within 18 months following the completion of MRI Certification
*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).