Northwell Health
MRI Technologist
Northwell Health, Daly City, California, United States, 94013
Job DescriptionOperates 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 ResponsibilityPrepares patient for examination
Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxietySets-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
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 gantryKeys 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 RadiologistContacts Radiologist to review and ascertain whether additional scanning is requiredOperates equipment for the transfer of computed images to PACS and the archival to disc memory.Assists the Radiologist with administration of I.V contrast.
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.
Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts equipment, when necessary
Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs as necessaryRecognizes 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.*ADA Essential FunctionsJob QualificationGraduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program, required.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.*Additional Salary DetailThe 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).
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Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxietySets-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
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 gantryKeys 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 RadiologistContacts Radiologist to review and ascertain whether additional scanning is requiredOperates equipment for the transfer of computed images to PACS and the archival to disc memory.Assists the Radiologist with administration of I.V contrast.
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.
Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts equipment, when necessary
Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs as necessaryRecognizes 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.*ADA Essential FunctionsJob QualificationGraduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program, required.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.*Additional Salary DetailThe 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).
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