Northwestern Medicine · 4 months ago
MRI Technologist-Outpatient Imaging Casual Rotating Shift
6155 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$37.73/hr - $52.82/hr
1+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to providing a patient-first approach. They are seeking an MRI Technologist to support outpatient imaging locations by administering contrast, positioning patients, and ensuring safety protocols are followed during MRI procedures.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Administers gadolinium contrast intravenously, screens for allergies and contraindications
Positions patient on examining table and places coil close to area of interest, follows exam protocols, reviews physician's orders and consults with radiologist on questionable orders/protocols
Enters data such as anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified and position of entry into computer
Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort
Keys commands to specify MRI scan sequences and adjust parameters and slice positioning appropriate to the exam and patient anatomy
Alerts patients and staff of danger of wearing or carrying metal near the magnet
Views images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of images
Ensures that patient (staff/visitor), completes the MRI screening form. Reviews written form, discusses verbally with patient for contraindications and signs form. Investigates and clears as safe any potential ferromagnetic foreign objects/implants before exposing the patient to the magnetic field
Receives and reviews orders, coordinates schedule, prioritizes urgent exams and obtains wet reads
Maintains and cleans work area and equipment; replenishes supplies as needed
Adheres to MRI safety guidelines, policies and procedures. Controls and evaluates for safe entry of all persons, objects, supplies and equipment into the MRI environment
Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS and charged and tracked accurately
Initiates service calls for equipment problems
Qualification
Required
ARRT or ARMRIT
2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent
1 to 3 years of related work experience
BLS through American Heart Association
Preferred
ARRT (MR)
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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