MRI Technologist

Silver Cross Hospital; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings plan with match

Health benefits eligible for family

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform a variety of MRI procedures for inpatients, outpatients and ED patients. You will work under ARRT standards and assist radiologists as needed.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, patient prep and education, quality control, and adherence to safety protocols. Weekend, holiday and on-call availability are required. Prior MRI experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current ARRT/ ARMRIT certification is required.
• Minimum 2 years MRI scanning experience preferred.
• Registry, minimum of 64 hours availability in a 4-week period.
• Weekend, holiday and on-call availability also requested.

Responsibilities

• Performs MRI studies for inpatients, outpatients and ED patients.
• Prepares patient for exam and explains procedure.
• Assists radiologist with MR procedures as requested.
• Operates and maintains MRI equipment and reviews image quality.
• Completes documentation according to guidelines.
• Adheres to hospital policies and professional standards.

Skills

MRI procedures

Education

ARRT/ARMRIT certification

Tools

MRI equipment

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of routine and specialized MRI procedures for inpatients, outpatients and emergency department patients of all ages. Performs assigned supervisory functions. Maintains the standards of ARRT.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates courteous behavior through polite and respectful communication to all customers and adheres to the 7 customer service behaviors
• Adheres to MRI safety standards
• Verifies physician orders for instructions from requesting physician and consults with the radiologists as necessary. Preps patient for exam. Explains procedure and provides education and instruction to patient as appropriate.
• Performs all magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies and administration of contrast media utilizing age related technical and positioning protocols and safety procedures according to department policy and procedure. Assists radiologist with MR procedures as requested.
• Evaluates MRI images for technical quality
• Operates and maintains MRI and associated equipment and supplies. Performs equipment warm up, calibration and safety check. Operates hospital computer system. Reports to supervisor any equipment malfunctions. Operates equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines for appropriate quality control.
• Completes documentation according to guidelines
• Adheres to hospital policies and professional standards

Required Qualifications

Education and Training

• Current ARRT/ ARMRIT certification.
• Minimum 2 years clinical MRI scanning experience preferred.
• Registry, minimum of 64 hours availability in a 4-week period
• Weekend, holiday and on-call availability also requested

Department:

MRI

Benefits for You

• At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.
• Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However,registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.

The expected pay for this position is listed below: