Advocate Health Care

MRI Technologist- Full Time PM

Advocate Health Care • $79K — $118K *
Libertyville, IL 60048In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a 2-year Radiology or MRI program (ARRT or ARMRIT).
  • Completion of formal MRI coursework at Junior College level or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of MRI/MRA clinical protocols and MRI physics.
  • CPR Certification required.
  • Ability to work with diverse patient age groups.

Responsibilities

  • Position and immobilize patients for MRI scans with optimal protocol selection.
  • Perform post-processing of MRI data to enhance image quality.
  • Initiate IVs for MRI contrast media administration as per policy.
  • Review and manage patient charges accurately post-examinations.
  • Maintain a clean and organized MRI environment while preparing for procedures.
  • Document necessary quality improvement data and patient details accurately.
  • Assist staff and students while maintaining guest relations.

Benefits

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus available.
  • Flexible scheduling options including alternative weekend coverage.
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
  • Comprehensive medical supply management for procedures.
  • Supportive team environment for knowledge sharing.
Full Job Description
Department:

36311 Advocate Condell Medical Center - MRI

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

2:30pm-11:00pm

Alternating weekend coverage and call requirement throughout the month

Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30

$5,000 sign-on bonus!

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.
    • 1)Selects appropriate technical factors on an individual patient and procedure basis to provide optimal quality exams.
    • 2)Performs post-processing of computer data to enhance data and image information.
    • 3)Operates support equipment for MRI such capnography monitors, power injectors, post processing programs.
    • 4)Initiates IVs for administration of contrast media for MRI enhancement in accordance with department policy.
    • 5)Accurately reviews each patient charge; changes, modifies, or initiates additional charges for procedures performed.
    • 6)Produces CD's as requested by patient or physician.
    • 7)Coordinates scheduling and transportation of inpatients.
    • 8)Maintains MRI patient log in Schedule books including adding in patients to the schedule.
    • 9)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.
    • 1)Obtains complete allergy history to ensure safe administration of contrast media to patients.
    • 2)Ensures that all pertinant images are sent to PAC'c..
    • 3)Scans all patient documents into patient folder and reviews exam prior to radiologist interpretation.
    • 4)Responsible for charging of patient examinations and contrast as needed.
    • 5)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.
    • 1)Initiates requests for emergency medical support as indicated by patient condition; this is to include Code Blue, Rapid Response, etc..
    • 2)Documents all allergic reactions according to department and hospital policy.
    • 3)Transfers patients to and from MRI Scanning Table while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
    • 4)Maintains a neat and clean work enviroment.
    • 5)Identifies each patient correctly, using two forms of identification, prior to performing exam.
    • 6)Screens all patients and personnel prior to entering the magnet
    • 7)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.
    • 1)Prepares scan room for procedures, ensuring that room is clean and supplies are available for each procedure ahead of time.
    • 2)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.
    • 2)Maintains positive guest relations when dealing with all persons encountered in daily performance of job.
    • 3)Assists co-workers when needed to help obtain optimal exam for patient.
    • 1)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


Physicial 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.

About Advocate Health Care

Advocate Health Care is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system providing comprehensive health care services to the people of Illinois. The organization is the largest fully integrated health care delivery system in Illinois, with more than 500 sites of care and 12 hospitals, including two of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers (the state’s highest designation in trauma care), three Level II trauma centers, one of the area’s largest home health and hospice companies and one of the region’s largest medical groups. Advocate Health Care trains more primary care physicians and residents at its four teaching hospitals than any other health system in the state. As a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ, Advocate contributed $1.6 billion in charitable care and services to communities across Chicagoland and Central Illinois in 2019.
Learn more about Advocate Health Care
Size
75,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1976
* Ladders Estimates

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