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Form of workResponsibilities:
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.
