DIC MRI Tchnl - Contrast IV

Job Responsibility

1. 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.

1. Prepares patients for examination.

• 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.

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

• 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.

1. Administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents as per Radiologist order:
   
   
   
   • Verifies that there are no contraindications to administration of the IV contrast agent. Calculates contrast dose based on patient's weight.
   • Performs venipuncture of the appropriate gauge necessary for examination.
   • Explains in layman's terms the administration of IV contrast and completes the IV Contrast Information Sheet with information provided by the patient, family member or health care proxy.
   • Utilizes appropriate flush technique for existing IV line, if needed and utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast.
   • Recognizes and assists in the treatment contrast agent reactions and IV extravasations. Performs related duties, as required.
   
   

Job Qualification

• 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.
  Current License to practice as a Certified Radiology Contrast IV Injection practitioner in New York State required.