Job Description

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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.

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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.

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Performs MRI procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies etc.

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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.

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*ADA Essential Functions

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Qualifications

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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.
Travel required between Great South Bay Imaging and Bay Shore Imaging

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

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