MRI Technologist- Full Time PM
About The Position
Advocate Health is seeking a Full Time MRI Technologist for the PM shift at Advocate Condell Medical Center. This role involves positioning patients, selecting appropriate MRI protocols, and performing post-processing of acquired data to obtain high-quality diagnostic images. The technologist will operate support equipment, initiate IVs for contrast administration, manage patient charges, produce CDs, coordinate inpatient schedules and transportation, and maintain patient logs. A key responsibility includes obtaining pertinent patient history to ensure safe and effective examinations. The role also requires adherence to safety standards, initiating emergency medical support when necessary, and maintaining a clean work environment. Additionally, the technologist will manage medical supply inventory, stay updated on MRI protocols and technologies, and provide instruction to staff and students. Maintaining positive guest relations and assisting colleagues are also important aspects of this position.
Requirements
- 2 year Radiology or MRI program graduate
- ARRT or ARMRIT
- Completion of formalized MRI course at Junior College level or above or equivalent.
- Must be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging, prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and knowledge of MRI/MRA clinical protocols.
- Knows and understands MRI physics.
- Knows and understands MRI safety.
- MRI Board eligible
- CPR Certification
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
Nice To Haves
- Flexibility in hours work
- Able to respond to request to on 1/2 hours notice
- Able to take emergency call
- Flexible starting times to meet volume demand
- Willing to work overtime as requested
- Attend annual inservices.
- May be ask to work at either location
- Attends continuing education seminars.
Responsibilities
- Selects appropriate technical factors on an individual patient and procedure basis to provide optimal quality exams.
- Performs post-processing of computer data to enhance data and image information.
- Operates support equipment for MRI such capnography monitors, power injectors, post processing programs.
- Initiates IVs for administration of contrast media for MRI enhancement in accordance with department policy.
- Accurately reviews each patient charge; changes, modifies, or initiates additional charges for procedures performed.
- Produces CD's as requested by patient or physician.
- Coordinates scheduling and transportation of inpatients.
- Maintains MRI patient log in Schedule books including adding in patients to the schedule.
- Documents necessary data for Quality Improvement and QA.
- Obtains complete allergy history to ensure safe administration of contrast media to patients.
- Ensures that all pertinent images are sent to PAC's.
- Scans all patient documents into patient folder and reviews exam prior to radiologist interpretation.
- Responsible for charging of patient examinations and contrast as needed.
- Starts and complete exams in RadNet.
- Initiates requests for emergency medical support as indicated by patient condition; this is to include Code Blue, Rapid Response, etc.
- Documents all allergic reactions according to department and hospital policy.
- Transfers patients to and from MRI Scanning Table while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
- Maintains a neat and clean work environment.
- Identifies each patient correctly, using two forms of identification, prior to performing exam.
- Screens all patients and personnel prior to entering the magnet.
- Changes all patients into hospital gowns and pajama bottoms prior to bringing patients into to magnet.
- Prepares scan room for procedures, ensuring that room is clean and supplies are available for each procedure ahead of time.
- Provides timely information for inventory of supplies.
- Assists the scheduling personnel in scheduling of patients for each scanner according to current department protocols.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- 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
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
