Mri Technologist- Full Time 2nd Shift

Advocate Health

Base: $38.20 - $57.30; bonus/equity: $5,000 sign o...
Not specified (assumed onsite due to department operations and patient care requirements)
Determine appropriate mri technique
Position patient using immobilization devices
Adhere to mri safety standards
Advocate Health is seeking a full-time MRI Technologist for their second shift, requiring expertise in MRI techniques, patient care, and equipment operation. The position includes a competitive salary range of $38.20 - $57.30, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and various benefits, with responsibilities including patient positioning, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with radiologists

Job Summary

  • Determines appropriate MRI technique and positions patient using immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum image quality.
  • Operates advanced and sophisticated state of the art MRI equipment and PACS, assisting Radiologists with biopsy and specialty procedures.
  • Delivers patient care and a “Service First” approach in accordance with departmental standards of continued quality improvement, while maintaining a secure and safe patient and work environment.

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Advocate Health is seeking a full-time MRI Technologist for their second shift, requiring expertise in MRI techniques, patient care, and equipment operation. The position includes a competitive salary range of $38.20 - $57.30, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and various benefits, with responsibilities including patient positioning, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with radiologists.

Salary

Base: $38.20 - $57.30; Bonus/Equity: $5,000 Sign on Bonus; Benefits: Benefits Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Determine appropriate MRI technique
  • Position patient using immobilization devices
  • Adhere to MRI safety standards
  • Operate advanced MRI equipment and PACS
  • Deliver patient care with a "Service First" approach
  • Coordinate patient flow
  • Participate in team problem-solving
  • Maintain positive customer relations
  • Answer questions from hospital personnel
  • Prioritize emergency requests
  • Participate in image quality activities
  • Maintain awareness of safety hazards
  • Screen personnel, patients, and families
  • Attend department meetings
  • Work independently with adaptability
  • Identify problems and take steps toward resolution
  • Provide instruction and direction to students
  • Provide instruction and direction to Technologists
  • Provide inservices to technical staff

Nice-to-have

  • Recognize needs of various age groups
  • Assist Radiologists with biopsy and specialty procedures
  • Troubleshoot MRI and PACS equipment
  • Handle MRI equipment and coils with care
  • Assume leadership role in absence of manager
  • Secure supplies and equipment for the department
  • Communicate with other technologists
  • Expedite emergency room procedures
  • Collect and distribute related paperwork
  • Recommend changes to improve image quality
  • Participate in Performance Improvement data collection
  • Communicate optimum image quality to technical staff
  • Alert Radiologist of life threatening pathology
  • Develop leadership skills and professionalism
  • Attend continuing education programs
  • Attend to personal work schedule professionally
  • Demonstrate self-direction in learning
  • Complete development goals and inservices
  • Adaptability and flexibility for change

Key Requirements

  • ARRT certified
  • Licensed Radiographic Technologist by the IEMA
  • CPR certification
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) eligible
  • 1 yr MRI experience
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to operate most MRI equipment
  • Demonstrates knowledge and confidence in performance of radiology procedures
  • Demonstrates good team work and cooperation
  • Good communication skills
  • Demonstrates leadership abilities
  • Ability to communicate with patients
  • Ability to adjust to flexible work hours
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays and emergency call-back
  • Ability to participate in the “on-call” program
  • Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting
  • Ability to make independent professional decisions
  • Ability to practice high quality patient care
  • Ability to function with minimal assistance
  • Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills
  • May be exposed to hazardous chemicals
  • Ability to attend out-of-town site visits
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

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