MRI Tech- PRN

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a skilled MRI technologist to position patients, select technical factors, and perform data reformatting to ensure high-quality scans. You will manage IV contrast, transfer patients, and archive images while maintaining strict safety and documentation standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with radiologists, verifying studies in PACS, and supporting scheduling and billing processes.

Qualifications

• 2 yrs Radiology or MRI program graduate.
• ARRT Registry or ARMRIT certification.
• 1 hour annually in stroke care.

Responsibilities

• Position and immobilize patients for MRI exams.
• Perform post-processing of MRI data to enhance images.
• Operate MRI equipment and related support devices (PACS, disc drives).
• Transport patients to/from imaging table and explain procedures.
• Initiate IVs for contrast administration per policy.
• Archive images onto optical disks and verify study identification.
• Document patient history and charges for department records.
• Ensure safety standards and mandatory training are followed.

Skills

Cross-sectional anatomy knowledge

CPR Certification

Excellent communication

Education

2 yrs Radiology or MRI program graduate

ARRT or ARMRIT

Stroke care training 1 hour/year

Tools

MRI equipment operation

PACS familiarity

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the positioning and immobilization of patients and proper selection of technical factors along with computer reformatting of acquired data to obtain magnetic resonance scans procedures of optimal quality
  • 1)Selects appropriate technical factors on an individual patient and procedural basis to provide optimal quality examinations.
  • 2)Performs post processing of computer data to enhance data and image information.
  • 3)Operates support equipment for MRI, such as: independent workstation additional disc drives, pressure injector, PACS.
  • 4)Transfers patients to and from MRI scanning table and prepares patient for examination by explaining procedure and answering any questions patient may have.
  • 5)Initiates IVs for administration of contrast media for MRI enhancement in accordance with departmental policy and utilizing universal precautions in the process.
  • 6)Archives images onto optical disks.
  • 7)Follows MRI workflow including networking of images to PACS and verifying studies.
• Accountable for obtaining documentation for department records related to patient statistics, supplies, patient billing information and preservation of patient records.
  • 1)Documents confidential patient’s history to ensure appropriateness of patient for examination.
  • 2)Documents patient charge data, modifying and initiating charges as procedure modifications are made per the radiologist.
  • 3)Documents any allergic reaction, incident report regarding staff or patient situations.
  • 4)Provides timely information for inventory of supplies.
  • 5)Ensures all films are properly identified and numbered for each patient according to current department procedures for accurate interpretation by radiologist.
  • 6)Assists in scheduling of examinations and documenting complete.
• Accountable for securing pertinent history from patient, patient’s chart or family member to provide the radiologist with adequate information for examination interpretation and to ensure procedural criteria is met. Thoroughly fills out, signs and dates all required forms.
  • 1)Assists in obtaining confidential history of patient which includes allergy screening to ensure appropriateness of patient for examination as well as ensuring the administration of contrast agents during required procedures.
• Accountable for being compliant with established Accrediting Organization and department safety standards to ensure patients and staff wellbeing at all times.
  • 1)Maintains magnetic and radiation safety standards.
  • 2)Maintains fire safety standards.
  • 3)Maintains knowledge of department Code Blue policy.
  • 4)Maintains knowledge of departmental disaster, evacuation and quench policies.
  • 5)Maintains and constantly implements universal and infection safety standards.
  • 6)Maintains documentation of equipment malfunctions and monthly coil checks.
  • 7)Attends mandatory in-services.
  • 8)Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
• Accountable for keeping abreast of current magnetic resonance, and radiological skills and new developments in the field.
  • 1)Responsible for attending in-services and educational seminars when appropriate.
  • 2)Responsible for instructing other technologists to certain new techniques learned, as well as working with students when required.
• Accountable for maintaining good relations when dealing with all persons encountered in daily performance of job.
  • 1)Relating with Internal Customers – fellow staff members, physicians.
  • 2)Relating with External Customers – ancillary departments, inpatients/outpatients, family members.

Education/Experience Required:

• 2 yrs Radiology or MRI program graduate
• ARRT or ARMRIT
• 1 hour annually in stroke care

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Basic knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and usual MRI procedures
• ARRT Registry or ARMRIT
• CPR Certification
• MRI Certification Preferred or within 12 months of hire into position for (ARRT only)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work overtime when required. Ability to be flexible in starting times to meet demands. (weekend rotation and flexible hours.) - Attends additional educational and safety inservices, - Ability to respond to work at short notice. - Exposed to radiation. - Ability to operate portable equipment. - Ability to deal with extremely ill patients. - Ability to communicate with patients - Ability to adjust to flexible work hours - Ability to work weekends, holidays and emergency call-back - Ability to participate on-call program and available to meet department needs with minimal notice. - Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting. LIGHT: Lifting up to 20 – 50 pounds occasionally and/or Up to 10 pounds frequently. MEDIUM: Lifting up to 20 – 50 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. HEAVY: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly. - Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills. - Ability to practice high quality patient care and technical competence. - Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities. - Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills. - May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as film processing chemicals. - Ability to attend out-of-town site visits to view equipment. This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging. Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. 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. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by‑case basis.

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.