MRI Technologist

Full-Time; 40 Hours

Schedule

Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30pm-8:00pm. Weekends, Holidays, and Travel as needed.

Locations: Naperville, Hinsdale, Oak Lawn

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of complex diagnostic MRI procedures, completing diagnostic studies from inception to completion under the direction of the radiologist, including but not limited to: performing routine MRIs and MRAs, taking accurate verbal patient histories, and starting I.V.s to administer IV contrast.
• Maintains a positive imaging environment for patients and acts as a patient liaison to the radiologist.
• Performs quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas.
• Ensures proper MRI safety standards are met, including ensuring all ferromagnetic materials are located outside of the scan room.
• Able to explain correct emergency shutdown procedures and properly demonstrate fire and safety evacuations.
• Checks patient transfer/transport equipment to ensure compliance with safe operational standards.
• Operates required equipment necessary to produce scans using established guidelines and MRI protocols.
• Completes necessary protocolling tasks and performs ordered examinations according to written MRI protocols.
• Properly identifies patients using three unique identifiers.
• Introduces self to patient using name and role title, explains procedures in laymen’s terms, and uses educational/informational aids when necessary.
• Allows time for patient feedback and questions, ensuring all questions are addressed prior to exam start.
• Verifies completion of MRI screening forms and validates provided information.
• Starts IV access according to standard procedure and injects media under the direction of a physician, including:
  • Selecting appropriate IV site according to exam protocol.
  • Selecting proper catheter or needle and introducing venipuncture following established standard precaution guidelines.
  • Selecting correct IV contrast and preparing the correct amount for administration according to established protocols.
  • Selecting appropriate injection parameters and monitoring injection according to established guidelines.
  • Recording injection amount, IV location, and flow rate on correct documents and generating appropriate QA documentation when infiltration or reaction occurs.
• Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established MRI protocols to achieve the highest quality image.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited education program in MRI required.
• ARRT Registered Technologist, RT(MR) or ARMRIT Certified Technologist required.
• BLS – Basic Life Support, AED Adult & Pediatric CPR required.
• Minimum of one year MRI imaging experience.
• Job requires:
  • Standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
  • Repetitive motion: computer keyboard.
  • Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
  • Ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs.
  • Manipulating MRI coils/table and accessory equipment.
  • Reaching equipment at heights greater than 6 feet.
  • Assisting in moving patients from stretcher, wheelchair, or bed to and from MRI table.
• Adequate eyesight to:
  • Observe the patient’s condition.
  • Read MRI computer screen/imaging equipment.
  • Evaluate MRI images for appropriate image quality.
• Sufficient hearing to:
  • Respond to patient’s verbal inquiries.
  • Communicate with other personnel involved in the care of the patient.
  • Initiate timely response to audible alarms and signals.
• Ability to perform multi tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain self-composure and a positive attitude under stress.

Pay

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $32.65-$49.00, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.