MRI Technologist, Full-Time- Mid-Shift

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at

UChicago Medicine

as a

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

in the

MRI Department .Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000As the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist, 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. The MRI Technologist will also act as a content expert to other technologists/students for the purpose of teaching and instructing them in MR scanning (including, but not limited to exams under the general categories of neuroradiology, musculoskeletal, abdominal, breast, pediatric, cardiac, and MR guided procedural scans). In this role, you will review all MRI patient safety information prior to exam and screen all patients so exams are performed in a safe manner. You will review all MRI requisitions for clinical information before presentation to radiologist for proper imaging protocol. The MRI Technologist will inspect images for quality, formatting and labeling before submitting to the Radiologist for interpretation. You will also regularly attend department meetings and discuss opportunities for improving procedures and quality of exams and patient throughput and provide cross coverage of imaging team leader in their absence.Essential Job Functions:Perform MR scans as trained and holds competency for MR proceduresPossess knowledge of and utilize appropriate care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, young and mature adults, and geriatric patientsReview all requisitions to ensure correct exam(s) have been ordered and allotted the proper time frameCoordinate exams that require direct Radiologist involvement, and review/evaluate completed exams for quality and proper formatMake notation to Radiologist when images are to be repeated and the proper technical factors needed for correctionEnsure correct data is entered into RIS checking that all exams have been properly verified and correct exam(s) ordered has been verifiedVerify that correct information is recorded in patient exam log, with regularly auditing of exam log and proper archiving in iSite, EPIC, and RadiantReport and record all malfunctioning equipment to Manager, MRI Team Leader and/or Radiology Engineering appropriatelyEducate other technologists on PACS/process of how to network and how to check that all images have been saved in PACSAssisting staff with RIS updates and revisionsDevelop an effective and collaborative relationship with the physician leadership in the MRI section of the departmentAct as a key contact for those customers that need assistance with MRI questions, issues, and concernsWork with physicians, nursing floors, radiologists, and Imaging Team Leaders to prioritize and coordinate the daily workload as appropriateEnsure safety of patients and non-radiology staff in and around the MRI scannerParticipate in continuing education activities to maintain appropriate accreditationPerform daily quality assurance (QA) scans to ensure the system is in good working orderCheck to ensure that routine PMs (Preventive Maintenance) are performed as scheduledRoutinely check the RF coils for damage/and report repairs as neededRequired Qualifications: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 possibleCompetency performs high quality MR exams and to educate all technologists in the use of MRI equipmentPossess progressively advanced imaging experience as a MRI technologistProficient with the following applications: MRA, Peripheral, post processing workstation, Cardiac, Pediatric, Neuroradiology, abdominal, musculoskeletal, thoracic, procedural, and breast imagingResource person for technical operations in the MRI Department Knowledge of PACS, EPIC and RadiantCurrent registry by ARRT (MR) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)Advance certification (MR) with either certification board. (If not certified at hire, then must meet ARRT within one year of date of hire)Current CPR RegistrationPreferred Qualifications:Minimum two years of Full-Time MRI experiencePosition Details:Job Type/FTE: 1.00 FTEShift: 11am-7:30pmUnit/Department: Rad MRI- Hyde ParkCBA Code: Non-UnionNo Visa Sponsorship Available

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