Northwestern Medicine · 3 months ago
MRI Technologist, Full-Time Days
676 N. St. Clair, Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$37.08/hr - $53.77/hrNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. They are seeking an MRI Technologist who will perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures, ensuring quality patient care and adherence to industry standards and protocols.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Performs MRI procedures according to set protocols established by radiologists
Evaluates the request for procedures and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and method of application
Appropriately employs imaging systems, accessory devices, and patient positioning techniques to generate quality images
Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of patient care, age-specific sensitivities, and “patients first” guidelines
Participates in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices
Evaluates the resultant images in comparison with industry standards and takes corrective action if needed. Refers to appropriate reference materials for clarification when needed
Provides patient education in the form of written material and/or verbal explanation prior to, during and subsequent to the procedure in order to reduce the patient’s anxiety and enhance his comfort zone with and tolerance of the procedure
Performs imaging procedures in accordance with safe practice guidelines for MRI
Performs preliminary interpretation by applying independent judgment, subsequently customizing the procedure accordingly. Uses this knowledge to expedite intervention by the radiologist, if necessary
Notifies physicians as required of changes in the condition of the patients or regarding unique imaging characteristics
Maintains level of flexibility to accommodate daily schedule and high level of productivity
In collaboration with the Resource Coordinators and Technical Coordinator, learns and becomes proficient in new procedures and new levels of software as they become available
Documents imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to insure correct charging, and patient and film file tracking
Sends acquired images to PACS system correctly, using the appropriate accession numbers for future retrieval by medical staff
Monitors stock of supplies in imaging rooms to assure their regular availability by timely reordering, rotation of dated items, and by maintenance of a clean and orderly environment
Reports incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment in disrepair to supervisory and technical coordinator as soon as possible
Distributes Radiology outpatient surveys to all patients for self-evaluation purposes and to enhance the Best Patient Experience
Provides imaging services of optimum quality with optimum productivity and customer service
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program or accredited MRI program – Diploma/Certificate of completion
ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification or certification eligible
Must receive certification within 1 year of start date
CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
Excellent interpersonal verbal communication skills
Preferred
Licensed with Illinois Emergency Management Department of Nuclear Safety Administration
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification in Radiography (ARRT)(R)
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology
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.
Founded in 1972
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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