MRI Technologist

Jobtailor; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Palos Heights, IL seeks a Radiology Technologist to position and immobilize patients for MRI/CT, perform post-processing, and ensure safety standards.

The role requires ARRT Registry, IDNS license, CPR, and 3 years of radiology experience, with proficiency in cross-sectional anatomy and contrast administration. Join a team focused on accurate imaging and patient care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates expertise in patient positioning and immobilization during MRI/CT.
• Proficient in IV initiation for contrast media administration.
• Maintains magnetic and radiation safety standards and documents equipment issues.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and standard CT procedures.

Responsibilities

• Position and immobilize patients for MRI and/or CT scans.
• Operate MRI and CT equipment with attention to safety.
• Transfer patients to/from scanning tables and prepare for examinations.
• Perform post-processing of imaging data to enhance results.
• Maintain documentation for department records and maintenance.
• Assist with inservices and share new techniques with colleagues.

Skills

Patient Positioning

Immobilization Techniques

IV Initiation

Documentation

Radiation Safety

Magnetic Safety

Attention to Detail

Collaboration with Technologists

Communication with Patients

Education

ARRT Registry

IDNS License

CPR Certification

Tools

MRI Equipment

CT Equipment

Support Equipment for Imaging

Job description

• Accountable for positioning and immobilization of patients and proper selection of technical factors
• Performs post processing of computer data to enhance data and image information
• Operates support equipment for MRI and/or CT
• Transfers patients to and from MRI and/or CT scanning table and prepares patient for examination
• Initiates IVs for administration of contrast media
• Assists in obtaining confidential history of patient
• Maintains magnetic and radiation safety standards
• Maintains documentation of equipment malfunctions and Preventative Maintenance
• Attends mandatory inservices
• Responsible for obtaining documentation for department records
• Attends educational seminars when appropriate
• Responsible for sharing with other technologists new techniques learned

Requirements

• 3 years general radiology experience
• ARRT Registry
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and usual CT procedures
• IDNS License
• CPR Certification

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient positioning, immobilization, and the operation of MRI and CT equipment, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining accurate documentation. Proficient in IV initiation for contrast media administration and knowledgeable in cross-sectional anatomy and CT procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 3 Years General Radiology Experience
• ARRT Registry
• IDNS License
• CPR Certification
• Knowledge of Cross-Sectional Anatomy

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Positioning
• Immobilization Techniques
• Post Processing of Computer Data
• MRI Operation
• CT Operation
• IV Initiation
• Documentation of Equipment Malfunctions
• Preventative Maintenance
• Radiation Safety Standards
• Magnetic Safety Standards

Soft Skills

• Communication with Patients
• Collaboration with Technologists
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• ARRT Registry
• IDNS License
• CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

• Cross-Sectional Anatomy
• CT Procedures
• Radiology
• Patient Care
• Contrast Media

Tools & Technologies

• MRI Equipment
• CT Equipment
• Support Equipment for Imaging