MRI Technologist

American Addiction Centers•Park Ridge, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist is accountable for the positioning and immobilization of patients and proper selection of technical factors along with computer reformatting of acquired data to obtain magnetic resonance scans procedures of optimal quality. This role involves performing post-processing of computer data, operating support equipment, transferring and preparing patients for examinations, and initiating IVs for contrast media administration. The technologist is also responsible for obtaining and documenting patient records, including confidential history, charge data, and incident reports, as well as managing inventory and ensuring proper identification of images. A key aspect of the role is securing pertinent patient history to aid radiologists in examination interpretation and ensuring compliance with established safety standards, including magnetic, radiation, fire, and infection safety. The position requires continuous learning and staying abreast of new developments in magnetic resonance and radiological skills, attending educational seminars, and instructing other technologists or students. Maintaining good relations with internal and external customers, including staff, physicians, ancillary departments, inpatients, outpatients, and family members, is also crucial.

Requirements

2 yrs Radiology or MRI program graduate
ARRT or ARMRIT
1 hour annually in stroke care
Basic knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and usual MRI procedures
ARRT Registry or ARMRIT
CPR Certification
MRI Certification within 12 months of hire into position (for ARRT only)

Nice To Haves

MRI Certification Preferred (for ARRT only)
Prior experience with various age groups

Responsibilities

Selects appropriate technical factors on an individual patient and procedural basis to provide optimal quality examinations.
Performs post processing of computer data to enhance data and image information.
Operates support equipment for MRI, such as: independent workstation additional disc drives, pressure injector, PACS.
Transfers patients to and from MRI scanning table and prepares patient for examination by explaining procedure and answering any questions patient may have.
Initiates IVs for administration of contrast media for MRI enhancement in accordance with departmental policy and utilizing universal precautions in the process.
Archives images onto optical disks.
Follows MRI workflow including networking of images to PACS and verifying studies.
Documents confidential patient’s history to ensure appropriateness of patient for examination.
Documents patient charge data, modifying and initiating charges as procedure modifications are made per the radiologist.
Documents any allergic reaction, incident report regarding staff or patient situations.
Provides timely information for inventory of supplies.
Ensures all films are properly identified and numbered for each patient according to current department procedures for accurate interpretation by radiologist.
Assists in scheduling of examinations and documenting complete.
Assists in obtaining confidential history of patient which includes allergy screening to ensure appropriateness of patient for examination as well as ensuring the administration of contrast agents during required procedures.
Maintains magnetic and radiation safety standards.
Maintains fire safety standards.
Maintains knowledge of department Code Blue policy.
Maintains knowledge of departmental disaster, evacuation and quench policies.
Maintains and constantly implements universal and infection safety standards.
Maintains documentation of equipment malfunctions and monthly coil checks.
Attends mandatory in-services.
Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
Responsible for attending in-services and educational seminars when appropriate.
Responsible for instructing other technologists to certain new techniques learned, as well as working with students when required.
Relating with Internal Customers – fellow staff members, physicians.
Relating with External Customers – ancillary departments, inpatients/outpatients, family members.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development
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