MRI Technologist - Methodist (Weekend)

Carle Health • Peoria, IL

117d • $35 - $61

About The Position

To perform routine and specialized examinations in MRI; adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results; prepare patients for examinations. To adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist.

Requirements

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified MRI Technologist within 1 year - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
• Registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) within 1 year - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Education: Certificate of Completion: Radiologic Technology
• Associate's Degree: Related Field

Responsibilities

• Performs MRI procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging
• Exhibits competency in performing MRI procedures.
• Evaluates the finished images to ensure appropriate identification and image quality are being submitted to the radiologists
• Ensures patient comfort and safety (i.e. use of earplugs) to maintain quality care during the procedure
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing
• Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function on both high field and low field magnet
• Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation including hardware and software
• Performs reasonable trouble shooting
• Checks equipment for general safety and reports problems through appropriate channels
• Knows terminology or jargon of all magnet strengths
• Performs support functions of the MRI/Medical Imaging Department
• Promptly prepares images/paperwork to ensure timely turnaround of the exams
• Transport patients to and from the department as required
• Promptly and accurately enter patient information into the HIS system
• Coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient patient care
• Ensures safe environment by monitoring people who come within zone 3 & 4
• Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment
• Assumes responsibility for training fellow technologists and students
• Assists Lead Technologist in teaching MRI procedures to coworkers/students

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus Available!
• Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree