MRI Tech- Pipeline
Northwell Health · New York City, New York, US
Job Description Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment, prepares patients for examination, and ensures that proper information has been obtained...
Job description
Job Description Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment, prepares patients for examination, and ensures that proper information has been obtained for the physician to make a diagnosis. Assists in the management of patient flow, data reconstruction and sending images to PACS for physician’s diagnosis. Job Responsibility: 2. Prepares patients for examination. 3. Performs MRI procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies etc. 4. Administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents as per Radiologist order: 5. Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions - 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. - Explains procedures and sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion. - Ensu...