Radiologic Technologist: MRI - Per Diem & Contracts - Nassau County

Responsibilities:

Prepares patient for examination

Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety

Sets-up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion

Ensures patient is screened according to protocol, and assures consent for the procedure has been obtained, when necessary

Performs MRI procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, and extremities

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 equipment 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 film, the archival of disc memory to tape, and proper use of PACS System

Assists the Radiologist with administration of I.V contrast

Monitors patient condition and directly observes patient during the 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

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

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

Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist (R.T.) required for positions filled after September 5, 2010. ARRT registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) required within eighteen (18) months of entry date into positions filled after September 5, 2010.

Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Radiology Technologist, required. Previous MRI experience, preferred.

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