MRI Technologist, PRN

The University of Chicago Medicine•Harvey, IL

About The Position

Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a MRI Technologist. Under the supervision of the Manager, Radiologic Services, gives work direction to assigned personnel and participates in the operation of providing MRI scanning services to both inpatients and outpatients of all ages, at all CHHD sites; Harvey, Calumet City, Flossmoor and Tinley Park. Participates in ACR Accreditation process and in maintaining ACR standards for MRI. Participates in Radiologic Services Quality Assurance Committee with applicable indicators submitted as scheduled, and participates in hospital based TQM/CQI activities as requested

Requirements

Graduate of AMA approved program and hold one of the A.R.R.T. registries (i.e., Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, MRI) and be an active license holder in the State of Illinois.
CPR certified.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Responsibilities

Ensures that each patient order is completed as ordered
Maintains attendance and tardiness according to hospital standards
Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to physicians, patients, families and other personnel consistently, and in emergency and non-emergency situations
Ensures comfort and safety of patients with in the department at all times
Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude
Ensures the performance of daily quality control on instrumentation per department protocol
Maintain all records and documentation as required by personnel for DNV Inspections
Ensure radiation protection and safety practices for technologist and others in accordance with prescribed standards (except US/MRI)
Make minor adjustments to equipment as deemed necessary
Adhere to all prescribed safety procedures in the performance of their duties
Checks quality of examinations and performs repeats if necessary
Provides patient and student with explanation of protocol and procedures when applicable
Maintains awareness of safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage to personnel and patients
Reports equipment needing repair to Manager/Lead technologist immediately
Obtains a complete history from the patient and/or chart prior to implementing procedures
Performs imaging operations on assigned patients to obtain optimum exams
Maintains an orderly work area to ensure maximum efficiency
Assists other staff when work is completed
Exhibits timely, satisfactory completion of patient’s assignments with minimal assistance, as evidenced by no overtime unless requested and approved by supervisor
Documents tests, procedures, to be performed on chart, and communicates this to appropriate person, and follows through to assure orders are completed with no documented errors noted
Properly documents all unusual incidents
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with production and quality standards
Observes the confidentiality of department information
Introduces self to patient by name and title 100% of time
Ensures the explanation of procedures and protocols are given to patients and significant others within 5 minutes of patient's entering the department for all patient exams
Ensures the performance of the imaging process on the appropriate patient, following established procedures, and as prescribed by the physician
Monitors studies for proper and adequate labeling, marking and history for all patient treatments
Ensures observance of safety standards in compliance with legal requirements and department regulations
Demonstrates knowledge of age specific factors necessary to perform duties safely and effectively
Displays patience and tact when dealing with patients' families and other health professionals
Preserves patient dignity, privacy and modesty following all HIPPA guidelines at all times
Participates in in-service educational programs
Attends relevant workshops and conferences as available
Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services
Attends seminars to enhance leadership and technical skills
Formulates written goals and objectives, and reviews annually with director
Seeks education and learning experience in areas of identified growth needs and review progress during annual evaluation