Outpatient MRI Technologist

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush•Chicago, IL

1d•$38 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is seeking a full-time MRI Technologist with x-ray experience to join their team. The MRI Technologist will be responsible for performing high-quality images per physician's orders while providing excellent patient care. The ideal candidate should possess high energy, be compassionate, flexible, and have great attention to detail. This position is based at the Orthopedic Building in Chicago, near the Illinois Medical District. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

Graduate of ARRT approved program.
Minimum of 3 years of MRI orthopedic experience.
One year of Siemens MR Scanners.
MRI Certification required.
X-Ray certification and experience required.

Responsibilities

Maintain appropriate levels of supplies.
Performs duties of co-workers and subordinates as workload dictates.
Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures and to request removal of metal objects which are hazardous to patient and equipment when magnet is activated.
Provide education and training for student technologists.
Coordinate scheduling and patient flow.
Start I.V.’s, administer contrast media as directed per protocol.
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of the MRI facility (includes cleaning floors and surfaces, replacing light bulbs in the ceiling of the MRI scanner room, leaving the trash can outside of the scan room to be emptied by housekeeping staff daily.
Operate the MRI scanner to include routine and experimental setup, modification of scanning parameters to optimize data, weekly quality assurance testing, and basic troubleshooting of scanner malfunction.
Document work processes as required.
Work extended hours when necessary.
Communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
Screening patients prior to scanning, gather accurate history, preparing patients for their scan, providing immediate medical treatment and assistance when necessary and responding to incidents and accidents within the MRI Suite.
Research and document any questionable implanted devices.
Document accurate and appropriate scan information in patient log book.
Maintain a safe and appropriate work area.
Attend required meetings.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Work as a team member within the imaging department and all other departments.
Practice proper safety precautions in the magnet environment.
Use professional/ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing their duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Stays abreast of and complies with all state and federal laws including HIPPA, OSHA, and FLSA.
Perform and document daily and/or weekly QA/ACR phantom requirements.
Position patients to capture appropriate images.
Demonstrate an understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
The primary liaison between patients and radiologists and other members of the support team.
Accurately interpret a physician’s scanning instructions.
Comply with all client facilities policies, procedures and practices.
Ability to follow directions/instructions from his/her supervisor.