MRI Technologist, Nights

About the role

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at University of Chicago Medicine as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist in the Radiology Department. Here, you will perform MRI exams on outpatient, inpatient and pediatric patients. You will assist the MRI Imaging Center Leader in maintaining continuity in the day-to-day operations of imaging facilities located in the DCAM, Comer, CCD, and Mitchell Hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Perform MR scans as trained and holds competency for MR procedures
• Possess knowledge of and utilize appropriate care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, young and mature adults, and geriatric patients
• Coordinate exams that require direct Radiologist involvement, and review/evaluate completed exams for quality and proper format
• Make notation to Radiologist when images are to be repeated and the proper technical factors needed for correction
• Verify that correct information is recorded in patient exam log, with regularly auditing of exam log and proper archiving in iSite, EPIC, and Radiant Report and record all malfunctioning equipment to Manager, MRI Team Leader and/or Radiology Engineering appropriately
• Educate other technologists on PACS/process of how to network and how to check that all images have been saved in PACS
• Assist staff with RIS updates and revisions
• Develop an effective and collaborative relationship with the physician leadership in the MRI section of the department
• Work with physicians, nursing floors, radiologists, and Imaging Team Leaders to prioritize and coordinate the daily workload as appropriate
• Ensure safety of patients and non-radiology staff in and around the MRI scanner
• Participate in continuing education activities to maintain appropriate accreditation
• Perform daily quality assurance (QA) scans to ensure the system is in good working order
• Routinely check the RF coils for damage/and report repairs as needed

Requirements

• Formal training in MR scanning and possesses the ability to apply knowledge of physics and system hardware and software to problem solve to obtain the highest quality images possible
• Competency performs high quality MR exams and to educate all technologists in the use of MRI equipment
• Possess progressively advanced imaging experience as a MRI technologist
• Proficient with the following applications: MRA, Peripheral, post processing workstation, Cardiac, Pediatric, Neuroradiology, abdominal, musculoskeletal, thoracic, procedural, and breast imaging
• Knowledge of PACS, EPIC and Radiant

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of Full-Time MRI experience
• Current registry by ARRT (MR) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists)
• Advance certification (MR) with either certification board. (If not certified at hire then must meet ARRT or ARMRIT within one year of date of hire)
• Current CPR Registration

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills

Benefits

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Pay

Eligible for up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus

Schedule

This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.