MRI Tech- PRN Overnight

American Addiction Centers • Park Ridge, IL

7d • $38 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 686 bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center. Advocate Lutheran General offers innovative services, advanced technology and holds national recognition for achievements in quality patient care.

This PRN Position is to cover the overnight shift, 3 days a week.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of MRI technology
• Good communication skills
• Basic understanding of RIS operations
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Adept at learning in a variety of clinical settings.
• Ability to safely work in Zone 4 of the MRI environment.
• ARRT (MR) Registered /ARMRIT registered
• CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

• 6 months or more experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining a safe MRI environment, including safe operation of the MRI scanner.
• Safe and knowledgeable operation of ancillary equipment, including but not limited to power injector, coils and ferrous detections systems.
• Skillful application of technical protocols, patient care, patient and team member safety in the MRI environment.
• Completes needed workflows in RIS and PACS Systems.
• Ensures equipment is cleaned upon each use and ready for the next patient.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Produces quality images of identified anatomy as ordered by a physician.
• Stays informed by participating in department meetings, reviewing communications and organizational practices, events and news.
• Communicates effectively in a complex environment to ensure the safe delivery of care to team members and radiologists in daily workflows.
• Identifies and communicates issues related to department quality and/or safety.
• Effectively communicates with team members in and across units to share information, learning, improve collaboration and care delivery.
• Adheres to behavioral standards in relation to service and safety in all patient, team member and customer interactions.
• Follows safety and professional behaviors in day to day workflows.
• Adheres to HIPAA compliance standards and protects PHI according to organizational standards and regulations.
• Consistently maintains an attitude of professionalism in alignment with organizational and department behavior and safety standards.
• Participates in assessment of own learning needs and actively seeks opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Maintains appropriate state license and national board certifications.
• Maintains CPR per site/organizational protocol.
• Verifies patient identity following approved practices.
• Verifies exam to be performed using appropriate sources of truth; ensures diagnosis is appropriate for exam to be performed.
• Prepares patient for exam, screens the patient to ensure safety in the MRI environment, explains the exam to ensure understanding.
• Documents pertinent patient history to aid the physician in exam evaluation, modifies technical approach appropriate to ensure the safety and comfort of the patient.
• Adheres to infection prevention practices in all aspects of care, including hand hygiene.
• Accountable to department results related to quality, safety and service.
• Is an active participant in helping the organization achieve goals.
• Performs services recovery and escalates appropriately to assist in resolution.
• Contributes to ongoing achievements related to productivity, efficiency and quality.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree