MRI Technologist - Weekend - Methodist

Overview

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.

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Certified MRI Technologist within 1 year - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT); Registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) within 1 year - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Education: Certificate of Completion: Radiologic Technology; Associate's Degree: Related Field, Work Experience:

Responsibilities

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

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $38.33per hour - $65.93per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.