MRI Tech II

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center seeks a skilled MRI Technologist to join a five-scanner MRI team delivering a broad range of imaging procedures, including cardiac, neuro, body and musculoskeletal studies.

You will work 28 hours weekly, primarily four days, 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM, with on-call coverage every eight weeks and on-call rotation participation. The department emphasizes patient care, safety and collaboration with radiologists and technologists.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and magnetic safety.
• Proficient in IV and venipuncture.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Certification Addendum
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (DNV, CARF or others).

Responsibilities

• Operates MR equipment for basic to advanced diagnostic procedures (angiography, thoracic, abdomen, venous, cardiac, functional MRI, etc.).
• Obtains medical history, prepares and administers contrast media under Radiologist direction.
• Positions patient and selects scanning factors to obtain images; ensures safety.
• Post-processes images and labels files with patient info.
• Maintains records and documents billing codes.
• Performs QA tests and reports equipment issues.
• Serves as a resource and preceptor for students and staff.
• Collaborates with departments to educate on imaging processes.
• Performs patient positioning and transporting with proper safety techniques.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate care across the lifespan.

Skills

Cross sectional anatomy

Magnetic safety

IV venipuncture

Communication skills

Independence

Intermediate computer skills

Certification Addendum

Annual education requirements

Education

Radiologic Technology program completion

Job description

Department

36311 Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center - MRI

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

28

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Primarily four days per week, 2:30 PM - 10:00 PM, One weekend of on-call coverage every eight weeks, Participation in the backup on-call rotation

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

MRI Technologist | Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Benefits begin on Day One, including tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness programs.

Join One Of The Region's Most Advanced MRI Teams At Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. Our Department Features Five MRI Scanners, Including Both GE And Siemens Technology, And Performs a Wide Variety Of Specialized Imaging Procedures, Including

• Cardiac MRI
• Functional MRI
• Neuro imaging
• Body imaging
• Musculoskeletal imaging
• Specialty MRI exams

You'll work alongside a highly skilled and supportive team of MRI technologists in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and exceptional patient care are at the forefront.

Schedule

• Primarily four days per week
• 2:30 PM - 10:00 PM
• One weekend of on-call coverage every eight weeks
• Participation in the backup on-call rotation

If you're ready to grow your MRI expertise, work with state-of-the-art technology, and join a supportive, highly skilled team, we are the place to be!

Major Responsibilities

• Proficiently operates magnetic resonance (MR) equipment used to perform basic to advanced diagnostic procedures. Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which include angiography, thoracic, abdomen, venous, cardiac, functional MRI, gated, interventional, breast MRI, fetal MR, and spectroscopy.
• Obtains medical history from patients, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy, and prepares and administers contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist.
• Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors, adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images, and provides magnet protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
• Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures. Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff and evaluates new products and equipment.
• Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff. Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
• Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other imaging department processes and procedures.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification issued by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), or
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification issued by the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) or
• Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) registration and certification issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 2 years, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a MRI Technologist role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Advanced knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and magnetic safety.
• Proficient in IV and venipuncture (if required by facility).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Certification Addendum
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others).

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
  • lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
  • lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
  • carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
  • push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
  • perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation and magnetic hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• 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

Benefits And More

• 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.