MRI Tech- Westmont

MRI Technologist – Westmont – Evenings Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30pm-8:00pm. Two weekend days per month from 7:30am-4:00pm. Holiday and travel as needed. Position Highlights Full-time; 40 hours per week 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 financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non‑physician team members once eligibility requirements are met. Sign on Bonus of $5,000. Responsibilities Performs a variety of complex diagnostic MRI procedures, with the primary responsibility of completing diagnostic studies from inception to completion under the direction of the radiologist. This would include, but not limited to: performing routine MRIs and MRAs, taking accurate verbal patient histories and starting I.V.s, and administering IV contrast. Maintain a positive imaging environment for our patients and act as a patient liaison to the radiologist. Performs quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas. Ensures proper MRI safety standards are met. Ensures that all ferromagnetic materials are located outside of scan room. Able to explain correct emergency shutdown procedures. Able to properly demonstrate fire and safety evacuations. Patient transfer/transport equipment is checked to ensure compliance with safe operational standards. Operates required equipment necessary to produce scans using established guidelines and MRI protocols. Completes necessary protocoling tasks. Performs ordered examinations according to written MRI protocols. Properly identifies three unique identifiers. Introduces patient using name and role title. Explains procedure in laymen’s terms using educational 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 information provided. Starts IV access according to standard procedure and injects media under the direction of a physician. Selects appropriate IV site according to exam protocol. Uses correct catheter or needle and follows established standard precaution guidelines. Selects correct IV contrast and prepares correct amount according to established protocols. Selects appropriate injection parameters and monitors injection according to established guidelines. Records injection amount, IV location and flow rate on correct documents. Generates QA documentation (QR reports) when infiltration or reaction occurs. Prepares and positions patient for procedure using established MRI protocols to achieve the highest quality image. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited education program in MRI is required. ARRT Registered Technologist, RT(MR) or ARMRIT Certified Technologist is required. BLS – Basic Life Support, AED Adult & Pediatric CPR is 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. Manipulate MRI coils/table and accessory equipment. Reach equipment at heights greater than 6 feet. Assist in moving patient from stretcher, wheelchair, or bed to and from MRI table. Adequate eyesight to observe patient’s condition, read MRI computer screen, 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 multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to maintain self composure and a positive attitude under stress. Compensation The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $32.65-$49.00 per hour. The actual pay is 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Duly Health and Care