Diagnostic Imaging Technician - Cobble Hill (Hiring Immediately)

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Position Summary :

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an MRI Specialist I-IV

Certified.

In this role, the successful candidate performs medically prescribed MRI

procedures of designated anatomical areas, under the general direction of the

radiologist and supervisor.

Job Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates skill in equipment set-up, utilization and proper maintenance procedure.
• Performs visual and manual quality control checks of MRI equipment.
• Uses imaging and peripheral equipment, in a safe and productive manner in accordance with prescribed hospital, departmental and manufacturers procedures.
• Observes and reports any malfunctioning of the equipment and notifies appropriate persons in case of missing or damaged equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper use of computer product printers, i.e. label printers, report printers, etc, and minor adjustments to correct malfunctions.
• Independently implements patient procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.
• Explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly.
• Obtains formal consent when necessary.
• Provides for patient comfort before, during and after procedure, and maintains an ongoing rapport with the patient throughout the procedure to ease any anxiety the patient may have.
• Provides for patient privacy at all times.
• Positions patient and MRI equipment appropriate to the body part(s) to be imaged and adjust equipment settings accordingly to insure maximum information is obtained.
• Uses identifying markers appropriately.
• Follows accepted MRI procedures.
• Reviews patient information sheet; considers variety of protocols and rationale in determining positioning and technique.
• Follows special instructions indicated on radiographic requisition.
• Ensures that all exams completed are of high quality.
• Uses positioning and immobilization devices to improve image quality.
• Solves problems that arise during patient examinations using both technical knowledge and innovation.
• Alters examination to maximize information in response to patients condition.
• Confers with other technologists concerning previous approaches utilized.
• Assists physicians as needed during the course of the procedure.
• Performs transmission andor segmentation for transmission to PACS in a complete and proper anatomic display.
• Generates high quality hard copies of images when necessary.
• Uses efficient methods and completes examinations assigned in reasonable amount of time.
• Maintains cleanliness of radiographic area.
• Prepares equipment and supplies in advance for future exams.
• Is able to recognize a medical emergency and notifies nurse, PA andor MD immediately.
• Effectively assesses patients information and status, and plans appropriate procedure(s) accordingly.
• Uses standard procedures to identify the correct patient.
• Checks patients wristband by name, unit, and room number to ensure patients ID matches examination requisition.
• OR Calls patient by last name, asking patient to confirm their identity by stating their first name.Introduces self to the patient.
• Reviews patients requisition and understands the type of exam required by each requisition and confers with medical staff regarding clarification when necessary.
• Seeks information or asks for assistance from supervisor regarding difficult or questionable results.
• Follows accepted radiologic procedures and uses medical information to determine type of protocol required for radiographic examination.
• Consults policy and procedure manuals andor other reference materials as necessary to ensure actions conform to established protocols.
• Follows special instructions indicated on radiographic requisition.
• Recognizes need for and follows isolation precautions.
• Demonstrates skill in using the hospital and radiology information systems as they relate to radiology.
• Correctly chooses appropriate patient information from HISRIS system in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
• Demonstrates ability to access patient information such as appointment times, type of exam, and patient reports.
• Is knowledgeable of the total cycle of RIS patient tracking.
• Follows departmental policy of documenting begin, complete and departure times, when appropriate, in the RIS.
• Has working knowledge of film library functions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the HIS and is able to access patient data for verification of orders.
• Competent in scheduling exams in RIS from the order entry queue andor demonstrates the ability to modify exams when necessary.
• Maintains department log books in an orderly manner, records machine performance data as directed, all according to established departmental procedures.
• Demonstrates skill in setup and administration of IV contrast media.
• Explains MRI procedure and process of administration of contrast to patient and engages radiologist andor LIP as appropriate per policy.
• Makes sure contrast media questionnaire has been filled out by patient.
• Assess any existing intravenous line or selects appropriate venipuncture site and attaches injector tubing to patients intravenous line.
• Loads and programs contrast media power injector according to established departmental procedures and assigns appropriate injection rates based on access and protocol.
• Ensures that all emergency equipment is readily available.
• Injects intravenous contrast using the power injector and monitors patient for signs of contrast media reaction andor evidence of extravasation.
• Notifies radiologist or LIP in case of reaction or extravasation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree
• Intravenous Contrast Administration
• Certification in New York State
• ARRT CertificationRegistration
• BLS Certification

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels

of the organization.

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