MRI Technologist

American Addiction Centers•Aurora, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist position at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital involves operating magnetic resonance (MR) equipment to perform a range of diagnostic procedures, including musculoskeletal, neurological, orthopedic imaging, arthrogram, neurological angiography, body imaging, small joint imaging, angiography, and breast MRI. Key responsibilities include obtaining medical history, preparing and administering contrast media under physician direction, patient positioning, selecting proper scanning factors, ensuring magnet safety, post-processing and labeling images, maintaining records, and documenting billing codes. The role also requires identifying and reporting equipment issues, performing quality assurance tests, evaluating new products, and serving as a technical resource and preceptor for students and staff. Physical duties include patient positioning and transporting, which involves lifting and pushing/pulling. The technologist must be proficient in providing age-appropriate care. Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the U.S., provides care across multiple states, serves nearly 6 million patients, and employs 155,000 teammates. The organization is committed to equitable care and provides over $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Requirements

Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) registration and certification issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 2 years.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.
Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and magnetic safety.
Competent in IV and venipuncture (if required by facility).
Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
Ability to work independently.
Intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

Competently operates magnetic resonance (MR) equipment used to perform basic to advanced diagnostic procedures.
Performs all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which includes musculoskeletal, neurological and orthopedic imaging, arthrogram, neurological angiography, body imaging, small joint imaging, angiography, and breast MRI.
Obtains medical history from patients, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy, and prepares and administers contrast media under the direction of the physician(s).
Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors, adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images, and provides magnet protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies.
Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff and evaluates new products and equipment.
Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff.
Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
Assists with accreditation efforts.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Paid Time Off programs.
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.