DIC MRI Tchnl - Contrast IV

• 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.

• Those full-time employees hired on or after July 1, 1998 may be required to work every weekend for two years.

Shift Details: PER DIEM HOURS / AS NEEDED BASIS / WEEKENDS AND EVENINGS INCLUDED , 7am-9pm

• 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

• 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).