MRI Technologist- PRN

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

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Libertyville is seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to position and immobilize patients, select imaging protocols, and perform post-processing to produce high-quality scans. The role requires knowledge of MRI physics, safety, and contrast administration, with a focus on patient care and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, scheduling coordination, chart review, QA, and adherence to safety standards while maintaining an organized, compliant

Qualifications

• 2-year radiology or MRI program graduate required.
• ARRT/ARMRIT MRI course completion or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple age groups with patient-appropriate care.

Responsibilities

• Position and immobilize patients for MRI exams.
• Select technical factors for optimal image quality.
• Perform post-processing to enhance data and images.
• Operate MRI support equipment and contrast administration.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and charges for procedures.
• Maintain MRI logs and ensure patient safety and QA documentation.
• Prepare scanning room and maintain inventory.
• Assist with emergency procedures and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Cross sectional anatomy knowledge

MRI/MRA clinical protocol knowledge

MRI physics knowledge

MRI safety knowledge

CPR Certification

Education

2 year Radiology or MRI program graduate

ARRT or ARMRIT - Completion of MRI course at Junior College level or above

Job description

Major Responsibilities

Positioning and immobilization of patients and proper selection of protocols along with computer reformatting of acquired data to obtain magnetic resonance scans of optimal diagnostic quality.

• Selects appropriate technical factors on an individual patient and procedure basis to provide optimal quality exams.
• Performs post-processing of computer data to enhance data and image information.
• Operates support equipment for MRI such capnography monitors, power injectors, post processing programs.
• Initiates IVs for administration of contrast media for MRI enhancement in accordance with department policy.
• Accurately reviews each patient charge; changes, modifies, or initiates additional charges for procedures performed.
• Produces CD's as requested by patient or physician.
• Coordinates scheduling and transportation of inpatients.
• Maintains MRI patient log in Schedule books including adding in patients to the schedule.
• Documents necessary data for Quality Improvement and QA.

Major Responsibilities

Positioning and immobilization of patients and proper selection of protocols along with computer reformatting of acquired data to obtain magnetic resonance scans of optimal diagnostic quality.

• Selects appropriate technical factors on an individual patient and procedure basis to provide optimal quality exams.
• Performs post-processing of computer data to enhance data and image information.
• Operates support equipment for MRI such capnography monitors, power injectors, post processing programs.
• Initiates IVs for administration of contrast media for MRI enhancement in accordance with department policy.
• Accurately reviews each patient charge; changes, modifies, or initiates additional charges for procedures performed.
• Produces CD's as requested by patient or physician.
• Coordinates scheduling and transportation of inpatients.
• Maintains MRI patient log in Schedule books including adding in patients to the schedule.
• Documents necessary data for Quality Improvement and QA.

Responsible for securing pertinent history from patient, patient’s chart, or family member to provide the radiologist with adequate information for exam interpretation and to ensure procedure criteria is met.

• Obtains complete allergy history to ensure safe administration of contrast media to patients.
• Ensures that all pertinent images are sent to PAC'c..
• Scans all patient documents into patient folder and reviews exam prior to radiologist interpretation.
• Responsible for charging of patient examinations and contrast as needed.
• Starts and complete exams in RadNet.

Compliance with established department safety standards to ensure patient’s and staff’s well being at all times to include proper established safety procedures for all health workers, patients, visitors; monitor staff compliance with safety rules; generate written documentation/ incident reports relative to safety issues.

• Initiates requests for emergency medical support as indicated by patient condition; this is to include Code Blue, Rapid Response, etc..
• Documents all allergic reactions according to department and hospital policy.
• Transfers patients to and from MRI Scanning Table while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• Maintains a neat and clean work environment.
• Identifies each patient correctly, using two forms of identification, prior to performing exam.
• Screens all patients and personnel prior to entering the magnet
• Changes all patients into hospital gowns and pajama bottoms prior to bringing patients into to magnet.

Responsible for maintaining appropriate levels of medical supplies/inventory required to meet the procedure volume.

• Prepares scan room for procedures, ensuring that room is clean and supplies are available for each procedure ahead of time.
• Provides timely information for inventory of supplies.

Responsible for keeping abreast of current magnetic resonance imaging protocols and emerging technologies.

• Provides instruction and assistance as required to staff associates and/or students as appropriate.
• Maintains positive guest relations when dealing with all persons encountered in daily performance of job.

• Assists co-workers when needed to help obtain optimal exam for patient.
• Assists the scheduling personnel in scheduling of patients for each scanner according to current department protocols.

Education/Experience Required

2 year Radiology or MRI program graduate

ARRT or ARMRIT - Completion of formalized MRI course at Junior College level or above or equivalent.

Must be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging, prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Basic knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and knowledge of MRI/MRA clinical protocols. - Knows and understands MRI physics. - Knows and understands MRI safety.

MRI Board eligible - CPR Certification

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS - MIN: - Flexibility in hours work SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS - COMP: - Able to respond to request to on 1/2 hours notice - Able to take emergency call - Flexible starting times to meet volume demand - Willing to work overtime as requested ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - MIN: - Attend annual inservices. - May be ask to work at either location ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - COMP: - Attends continuing education seminars.

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.