Advocate Health Care · 5 months ago
MRI Technologist - Weekend Program
Libertyville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$37/hr - $56/hrAdvocate Health Care is seeking an MRI Technologist for their Weekend Program. The role involves positioning patients, selecting appropriate protocols, and ensuring optimal diagnostic quality through MRI scans, while also maintaining safety standards and managing patient information.
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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's
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
Qualification
Required
2 year Radiology or MRI program graduate ARRT or ARMRIT
Completion of formalized MRI course at Junior College level or above or equivalent
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
Flexibility in hours work
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
Attend annual inservices
May be ask to work at either location
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
Preferred
Prior experience with various age groups is preferred
Benefits
$2,500 sign-on bonus eligible!
Company
Advocate Health Care
Advocate Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Illinois, United States.
Founded in 1995
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
Barbara Hancock
Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Operating Officer
David Rich
Clinical Practice Partner
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