MRI Technologist - Methodist

Carle Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Illinois seeks an MRI Technologist to perform specialized examinations and ensure patient comfort. The role involves technical proficiency and collaboration with radiologists to maintain high standards of patient care and imaging quality.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months.
• Registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) within 1 year.
• 6 months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs MRI procedures ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluates finished images for quality before submission.
• Coordinates patient flow for efficient care.

Skills

Clinical Excellence

Patient Care

Technical Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's Degree: Sonography

Job description

Overview

To perform routine and specialized examinations in MRI; adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results; prepare patients for examinations. To adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist
Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) within 1 year - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Education: Associate's Degree: Sonography, Work Experience: 6 months of experience

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Performs MRI procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging
• Exhibits competency in performing MRI procedures.
• Evaluates the finished images to ensure appropriate identification and image quality are being submitted to the radiologists
• Ensures patient comfort and safety (i.e. use of earplugs) to maintain quality care during the procedure
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing

Employee Development/Performance Improvement

• Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function on both high field and low field magnet
• Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation including hardware and software
• Performs reasonable trouble shooting
• Checks equipment for general safety and reports problems through appropriate channels
• Knows terminology or jargon of all magnet strengths

Departmental Support

• Performs support functions of the MRI/Medical Imaging Department
• Promptly prepares images/paperwork to ensure timely turnaround of the exams
• Transport patients to and from the department as required
• Promptly and accurately enter patient information into the HIS system
• Coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient patient care
• Ensures safe environment by monitoring people who come within zone 3 & 4
• Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment
• Assumes responsibility for training fellow technologists and students
• Assists Lead Technologist in teaching MRI procedures to coworkers/students

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $35.82per hour - $61.61per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Overview

To perform routine and specialized examinations in MRI; adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results; prepare patients for examinations. To adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist
Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) within 1 year - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Education: Associate's Degree: Sonography, Work Experience: 6 months of experience

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Performs MRI procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging
• Exhibits competency in performing MRI procedures.
• Evaluates the finished images to ensure appropriate identification and image quality are being submitted to the radiologists
• Ensures patient comfort and safety (i.e. use of earplugs) to maintain quality care during the procedure
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing

Employee Development/Performance Improvement

• Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function on both high field and low field magnet
• Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation including hardware and software
• Performs reasonable trouble shooting
• Checks equipment for general safety and reports problems through appropriate channels
• Knows terminology or jargon of all magnet strengths

Departmental Support

• Performs support functions of the MRI/Medical Imaging Department
• Promptly prepares images/paperwork to ensure timely turnaround of the exams
• Transport patients to and from the department as required
• Promptly and accurately enter patient information into the HIS system
• Coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient patient care
• Ensures safe environment by monitoring people who come within zone 3 & 4
• Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment
• Assumes responsibility for training fellow technologists and students
• Assists Lead Technologist in teaching MRI procedures to coworkers/students

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $35.82per hour - $61.61per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.