MRI Technologist

Advocate Health•Libertyville, IL

8d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist positions and immobilizes patients, selects appropriate imaging protocols, and reformats acquired data to obtain magnetic resonance scans of optimal diagnostic quality. The role gathers relevant patient history, reviews allergies and documents, prepares and performs examinations, processes images, and ensures pertinent images and records are available for radiologist interpretation. The technologist also coordinates patient scheduling and transportation, maintains examination and charge records, and supports safe and efficient MRI operations. The position follows department and hospital safety procedures, including patient and personnel screening before entry into the magnet, correct patient identification, contrast safety, and appropriate response to emergencies or allergic reactions. It includes preparing scan rooms and supplies, maintaining inventory, keeping current with MRI protocols and emerging technologies, and providing instruction or assistance to staff and students. The technologist is expected to maintain positive relations with patients and colleagues and may perform other related duties. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a schedule of 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. and alternating weekends. The role may require emergency call, overtime, flexible starting times, responding to requests on one-half hour’s notice, and working at either location. The position involves direct patient care and requires the ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; patient-handling equipment and another associate are expected for lifts over 35 pounds or when a patient cannot assist, when available.

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year Radiology or MRI program.
ARRT or ARMRIT credential.
Completion of a formalized MRI course at the junior-college level or above, or equivalent.
MRI board eligible.
CPR certification.
Basic knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and MRI/MRA clinical protocols.
Knowledge and understanding of MRI physics and MRI safety.
Ability to recognize the needs and behaviors of patients across a variety of age groups.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; patient-handling equipment and another associate are expected for heavier or otherwise unsupported patient lifts, when available.
Flexibility in work hours, including emergency call, overtime, flexible starting times, and possible work at either location.
Ability to attend annual in-services.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with patients across various age groups.
Attendance at continuing education seminars.

Responsibilities

Position and immobilize patients and select appropriate MRI technical factors and protocols for diagnostic-quality examinations.
Perform computer post-processing and reformatting of acquired data to enhance image information.
Operate MRI support equipment, including capnography monitors, power injectors, and post-processing programs.
Initiate IVs for contrast administration in accordance with department policy and obtain complete allergy histories.
Review patient charges and initiate or modify charges for procedures and contrast as needed.
Produce CDs at the request of patients or physicians.
Coordinate inpatient scheduling and transportation; maintain MRI schedule books, including adding inpatients.
Document required Quality Improvement and quality-assurance data.
Obtain relevant patient history from the patient, chart, or family member so the radiologist has adequate information and procedure criteria are met.
Ensure pertinent images are sent to PACS, scan patient documents into the patient folder, and review exams before radiologist interpretation.
Start and complete exams in RadNet.
Follow department and hospital safety standards; monitor safety compliance and document safety incidents.
Request emergency medical support, including Code Blue or Rapid Response, as indicated by a patient’s condition.
Document allergic reactions according to department and hospital policy.
Transfer patients to and from the MRI scanning table while maintaining comfort and safety.
Maintain a neat, clean work environment and prepare scan rooms and supplies for procedures.
Identify each patient using two forms of identification before performing an exam.
Screen patients and personnel before they enter the magnet and change patients into hospital gowns and pajama bottoms before bringing them into the magnet.
Maintain appropriate levels of medical supplies and provide timely inventory information.
Keep current with MRI protocols and emerging technologies and attend annual in-services and continuing education seminars.
Provide instruction and assistance to staff associates and students as appropriate.
Maintain positive guest relations and assist coworkers to obtain optimal patient examinations.
Assist scheduling personnel in assigning patients to scanners according to current department protocols.
Work flexible hours, take emergency call, respond to requests on one-half hour’s notice, and work overtime as requested.