MRI Tech

WEIL FOOT & ANKLE INSTITUTE • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Balance Health is hiring a full-time Certified Medical Assistant for its Chicago, Illinois office. The selected candidate will work alongside physicians to support patient care, including taking basic vital signs, preparing exam rooms, verifying patient information, assisting with in-office procedures, scheduling follow-up appointments, managing patient schedules, and handling office duties.

The candidate will train to become a certified MRI Technician. Training includes 56 hours in MRI particle physics and experience with 150 MRI cases, followed by a certification test. After certification, the employee will operate MRI equipment independently and report to the Technical Director. The role involves producing diagnostic cross-sectional images and reviewing, segmenting, interpreting, and identifying anatomy in MRI and CT scans using software to create 3D models. Work is fully onsite in a day-shift schedule, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CMA certification and registration number.
• CPR certification.
• Willingness and initiative to train as an MRI Tech; company-provided initial training is anticipated to take approximately 3 weeks.
• Ability to maintain registration as an MR Technologist through the A.R.R.T. or ARMRIT following company-provided training.
• Experience working in an outpatient practice.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and human biology, including the ability to identify anatomy in CT or other scans.
• Experience working with CT and MRI scans and following scan instructions.
• Ability to use EMR systems and perform chart abstraction.
• Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as other accounting applications or software.
• Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and adapt to technological advancements and changing technology.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, thoroughness, diligence, and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, work flexibly when assignments change at short notice, and increase work hours as needed to cover practice needs.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to accept constructive coaching and guidance.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Ability to pass an in-depth background investigation, including a clean DMV report, and a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to perform the essential functions through the stated qualifications or a combination of academic education, professional training and development, and applied work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care, including taking basic vital signs, preparing exam rooms, verifying patient information, and assisting with in-office procedures.
• Schedule patients’ next appointments, manage patient schedules, and assist with office duties.
• Train to operate MRI equipment and complete the company-provided training and certification process.
• Operate MRI equipment independently after certification to produce cross-sectional images for diagnostic purposes.
• Review and segment MRI and CT scan images, identify anatomy, and use software to create 3D models.
• Perform related technical functions under the direction of the Technical Director to support diagnostic quality and safe, efficient patient care.
• Coordinate services and assist patients with medications and procedure authorizations, explaining processes to patients.
• Use EMR systems and perform chart abstraction.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the company benefit program beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment, if a 30-hour work week is consistently maintained.
• Eligible to participate in the company 401(k) program with company match beginning the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Competitive pay range.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED