Rockford, IL - Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside Campus, MRI Technologist, 24 hours / week

Centstone HC•Rockford, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs MRI procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation. The position is based at Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital – Riverside Campus in Rockford, Illinois, and is scheduled for 24 hours per week on Mondays and Fridays. Flexible hours, alternate shifts, weekends, call, or changes to hours and shifts may be required to meet patient-care and departmental needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the technologist prepares and instructs patients, applies MRI safety principles, selects and operates MRI equipment, positions and immobilizes patients, and selects appropriate pulse sequences. The role includes venipuncture and venous access, preparing and administering contrast media, assisting with interventional procedures, and following aseptic technique and universal precautions. The technologist evaluates image quality, reconstructs and displays digital data, maintains records and reports, and archives and submits images for physician review. The position also includes supporting patients’ physical and psychological needs, initiating basic life support when necessary, and providing practical instruction to partners and students.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
Experience as an MRI Technologist.
ARRT Radiography registration required.
ARRT MRI registration required.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

Perform MRI procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
Perform procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner.
Prepare patients for procedures and provide instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
Apply MRI safety principles to minimize risk to patients, self, and others.
Select and operate the MRI system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment.
Position patients and equipment to demonstrate the area of interest while respecting patient ability, safety, and comfort; immobilize patients as required.
Select appropriate pulse sequences, considering established protocols and other factors that influence data acquisition parameters.
Perform venipuncture and start and maintain venous access.
Prepare and administer contrast media; verify consent and screening forms.
Use appropriate scripting, barriers, and identifiers.
Assist physicians with interventional procedures.
Practice aseptic technique and observe universal precautions.
Evaluate images and data for technical quality; manipulate and reconstruct digital data for display and ensure proper identification.
Address patients’ physical and psychological needs during procedures.
Use radiology information systems, including PACS; complete required records and reports; archive and submit images for physician review and interpretation.
Initiate basic life support action when necessary.
Provide practical instruction to partners and students.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, serve on committees, and participate in projects as requested.
Flex hours or shifts and work alternate shifts, weekends, or call as needed to support patient care and departmental needs.