MRI Technologist

1 week ago

Downers Grove, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time
Department:

36311 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - MRI

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Part time weekend program. Two-ten hour shifts.

$2,500 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)Initiates IVs for administration of contrast media for MRI enhancement in accordance with department policy.
    • 2)Accurately reviews each patient charge; changes, modifies, or initiates additional charges for procedures performed.
    • 3)Performs post-processing of computer data to enhance data and image information.
    • 4)Selects appropriate technical factors on an individual patient and procedure basis to provide optimal quality exams.
  • 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 current lab values and complete allergy history to ensure safe administration of contrast media to patients.
    • 2)Responsible for charging of patient examinations.
  • 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, Respiratory Distress, 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.
  • 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.
    • 1)Assists the scheduling personnel in scheduling of patients for each scanner according to current department protocols.
    • 2)Maintains positive guest relations when dealing with all persons encountered in daily performance of job.
Education/Experience Required:
  • - 3 years general radiology experience. - 6 months to 1 year full equivalent MRI experience - 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. -8 hours of stroke education/year
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.
  • - IEMA License - CPR Certification - ARMRIT 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. - Joins society or professional organizations to keep abreast of new developments. 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.


Addendum: 8 hours of stroke education/year

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

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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