Technologist, MRI

Dupage Medical Group - Bloomingdale, IL

Full-time

Bloomingdale, IL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The MRI Technologist position in Bloomingdale is a full-time role requiring 40 hours of work per week. The shifts are variable, primarily from 11:30 am to 8 pm, with one weekend per month from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm and rotating holidays. The technologist will perform a variety of complex diagnostic MRI procedures, ensuring a positive imaging environment for patients and acting as a liaison to the radiologist.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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 procedure in laymen's terms using 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
• Selects appropriate IV site according to exam protocol
• Selects proper catheter or needle and introduces venipuncture following established standard precaution guidelines
• Selects correct IV contrast and prepares the correct amount for administration 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 when infiltration or reaction occurs
• Prepares and positions patient for procedure using established MRI protocols to achieve the highest quality image

Requirements

• 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 - 100lbs
• 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 the patient's condition, read MRI computer screen/imaging equipment, and evaluate MRI images for appropriate image quality
• Sufficient hearing to respond to patient's verbal inquiries and 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider
• 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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact
• 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members