MRI Technologist Casual Rotating Shifts

Northwesternmedicine; Grayslake (IL); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

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Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an MRI Technologist to ensure patient safety and produce diagnostic-quality MRI images. You will screen, prepare, and monitor patients, apply imaging protocols, and manage contrast administration when required.

The role requires completion of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program with ARRT MRI or ARMRIT certification within 12 months of hire or significant alternative experience, plus BLS.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
• ARRT MRI or ARMRIT certification within 12 months of hire or 10+ years experience in lieu of certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Aufgaben

• Maintain patient safety throughout the imaging process including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produce diagnostic-quality MRI images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Review images prior to exam completion and initiate corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administer contrast in accordance with policy including screening and monitoring.
• Operate imaging equipment and maintain imaging room readiness.
• Coordinate exam flow and prioritize time-sensitive studies.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and Visage and ensure charging accuracy.

Kenntnisse

MRI imaging

Patient safety

Image quality

Documentation

Ausbildung

Accredited Radiology Technologist Program

Tools

EPIC

Visage

MRI equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring (as applicable).
• Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
• Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability and charging accuracy.
• Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
• Consistently upholds all applicable quality and safety standards within diagnostic imaging, such as radiation safety, MRI safety, Infection prevention measures safe practices (as applicable to the role) to protect self, patients, visitors and team members
• Ensures a positive patient experience throughout care delivery
• Supports department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, growth
• Supports additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs
• Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the MRI process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Performs MRI safety screening, including implant and foreign body evaluation, and ensures appropriate clearance prior to exposure to the magnetic field.
• Enforces controlled access and safe practices within the MRI environment.
• Produces diagnostic-quality MRI images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Applies professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening, IV access when required, monitoring, and response to adverse events.
• Safe Operation of MRI equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
• Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in EPIC and Visage, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
• Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, certifications, and compliance requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program
• Certification: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) OR American Registry of MRI Technologist (ARMRIT) certification within 12 months of hire or 10+ years directly relevant experience in lieu of certification.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background CheckNorthwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence DisclosureArtificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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