MRI Tech - Part Time Day shift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Huntley, IL

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist at Northwestern Medicine is responsible for upholding the organization's mission, vision, and values, adhering to the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complying with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This role involves performing MRI scans, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining equipment and work areas.

Requirements

• ARRT or ARMRIT
• 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience
• BLS through American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• ARRT (MR)

Responsibilities

• Administers gadolinium contrast intravenously, screens for allergies and contraindications.
• Positions patient on examining table and places coil close to area of interest, follows exam protocols, reviews physician's orders and consults with radiologist on questionable orders/protocols.
• Enters data such as anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified and position of entry into computer.
• Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort.
• Keys commands to specify MRI scan sequences and adjust parameters and slice positioning appropriate to the exam and patient anatomy.
• Alerts patients and staff of danger of wearing or carrying metal near the magnet.
• Views images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of images.
• Ensures that patient (staff/visitor), completes the MRI screening form. Reviews written form, discusses verbally with patient for contraindications and signs form. Investigates and clears as safe any potential ferromagnetic foreign objects/implants before exposing the patient to the magnetic field.
• Receives and reviews orders, coordinates schedule, prioritizes urgent exams and obtains wet reads.
• Maintains and cleans work area and equipment; replenishes supplies as needed.
• Adheres to MRI safety guidelines, policies and procedures. Controls and evaluates for safe entry of all persons, objects, supplies and equipment into the MRI environment.
• Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS and charged and tracked accurately.
• Initiates service calls for equipment problems.

Benefits

• tuition reimbursement
• loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• lifecycle benefits
• wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events
• Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees