MRI Technologist, Registry (PRN) - River East

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs MRI exams for outpatient, inpatient, and pediatric patients in the Radiology Department at River East. The role supports day-to-day operations, serves as a technical resource and educator for other technologists and students, and performs scans across areas including neuroradiology, musculoskeletal, abdominal, breast, pediatric, cardiac, and MR-guided procedural imaging. The technologist reviews patient safety information and screens patients before exams, checks requisitions for clinical information and appropriate protocols, and performs imaging protocols under Radiologist direction. The role evaluates images for quality, format, and labeling before submission for interpretation; coordinates daily workload with clinical and imaging colleagues; participates in department meetings and quality improvement; and provides cross-coverage for the Imaging Team Leader when needed. This is a 100% onsite position requiring the technologist to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Requirements

Formal training in MR scanning and ability to apply knowledge of physics and system hardware and software to solve problems and obtain high-quality images.
Competency to perform high-quality MR exams and educate technologists in the use of MRI equipment.
Progressively advanced imaging experience as an MRI technologist.
Proficiency with MRA, peripheral imaging, post-processing workstations, cardiac, pediatric, neuroradiology, abdominal, musculoskeletal, thoracic, procedural, and breast imaging.
Ability to serve as a technical operations resource in the MRI Department.
Knowledge of PACS, EPIC, and Radiant.
Current ARRT (MR) registration.
Advanced MR certification with either certification board; if not certified at hire, must meet ARRT requirements within one year of hire.
Current CPR registration.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years of full-time MRI experience.

Responsibilities

Perform MR scans for which the technologist is trained and competent.
Provide appropriate care for patients across age groups, from neonatal and pediatric patients through adults and geriatric patients, considering their physical and psychological needs.
Review requisitions to confirm correct exams and appropriate time allocations.
Coordinate exams requiring direct Radiologist involvement and evaluate completed exams for quality and proper format.
Notify the Radiologist when images need to be repeated and identify the technical factors needed for correction.
Enter and verify correct exam data in RIS, including confirmation that the correct exams were ordered.
Verify patient exam log information, audit the log regularly, and ensure proper archiving in iSite, EPIC, and Radiant.
Report malfunctioning equipment to the Manager, MRI Team Leader, and/or Radiology Engineering.
Educate technologists on PACS networking processes and verifying that images have been saved.
Assist staff with RIS updates and revisions.
Develop collaborative relationships with physician leadership in the MRI section.
Serve as a contact for customers needing assistance with MRI questions, issues, or concerns.
Coordinate and prioritize daily workload with physicians, nursing floors, Radiologists, and Imaging Team Leaders.
Maintain the safety of patients and non-radiology staff in and around the MRI scanner.
Participate in continuing education activities to maintain appropriate accreditation.
Perform daily quality assurance scans and check that scheduled preventive maintenance is completed.
Check RF coils for damage and report repairs as needed.
Attend department meetings, discuss opportunities to improve procedures, exam quality, and patient throughput, and provide cross-coverage for the Imaging Team Leader in their absence.