MRI Technologist

Job Details

MRI Technologist

Department: MRI - CMH

Usual Schedule: 4 x 10s

Regions:

On Call Requirements: yes, one night per week and every 6th weekend

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Location: Methodist Medical Center

Employment Type: Full - Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 40206

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: yes, call only

Education Requirements: Not Indicated

Shift: Day

Location: Peoria, IL

Holiday Requirements: yes, one per year

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform routine and specialized examinations in MRI; adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results; prepare patients for examinations. To adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Associate's Degree in In the field(s) of Radiology or completion of an ARRT eligible MRI program

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Experience in/with positive outcomes in working with others

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position

• Work may occasionally require travel to other facilities/hospitals

• requireduired to drive your own vehicle for business purposes

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Multicultural sensitivity

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Performs MRI procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging

• Exhibits competency in performing MRI procedures.

• Evaluates the finished images to ensure appropriate identification and image quality are being submitted to the radiologists

• Ensures patient comfort and safety (i.e. use of earplugs) to maintain quality care during the procedure

• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing

• Employee Development/Performance Improvement

• Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function on both high field and low field magnet

• Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation including hardware and software

• Performs reasonable trouble shooting

• Checks equipment for general safety and reports problems through appropriate channels

• Knows terminology or jargon of all magnet strengths

• Departmental Support

• Performs support functions of the MRI/Medical Imaging Department

• Promptly prepares images/paperwork to ensure timely turnaround of the exams

• Transport patients to and from the department as required

• Promptly and accurately enter patient information into the HIS system

• Coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient patient care

• Ensures safe environment by monitoring people who come within zone 3 & 4* Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues

• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment

• Assumes responsibility for training fellow technologists and students

• Assists Lead Technologist in teaching MRI procedures to coworkers/students

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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