WE ARE GATEWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER!
Our primary function is to offer continuous nursing, medical, and other health and social services on a 24-hour basis, under physician directed care and RN supervision.
We service a multitude of patients and their families across our vast network, while remaining committed to the professional development of our staff, the functional improvement of our patients, and the cultivation of strong partnerships within our communities.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Essential/stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from.
- Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. We offer competitive market pay and opportunities for bonus depending on great work performance (bonuses only apply for Full Time).
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
The MRI Technologist operates MRI equipment in the production of images in accordance with department protocols. Administers contrast material for enhance examinations under the supervision of a radiologist. Promotes a safe environment by screening all MRI patients for contraindication before allowing them to enter the magnetic field. The technologist must be attentive to patient needs during examinations and take appropriate action if necessary. Independent problem solving in the performance of duties with limited supervision.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Communicates effectively with patients and family members. Assesses emotional and physical needs during examination. Initiates immediate and effective emergency treatment for life saving conditions. Ascertain pregnancy in female patients of childbearing years.
- Promotes a safe environment for patients and their families.
- Transport patient in a safe manner.
- Follow universal precautions, sharps and infection policies.
- MRI image quality must meet department protocols. This includes imaging processing and filming using preset parameters.
- Accurate labeling for proper patient identification and orientation.
- Screen patients using the contraindication questionnaire sheet.
- Documentation of patient history, pregnancy status and allergy status.
- Provide education and documentation of ARRT, IEMA, MRI Registry, and CE points.
- Completes daily Phantom and QI logs.
- Utilizes PACS, HMS, and Teleradiology pertaining to radiology.
- Follows universal safety precautions for use of the MRI machine. Is aware of Zone meaning and descriptions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of an AMA approved radiological technologist program or MRI program.
- At least 1 year of experience in MRI.
- At least 2 years experience in Radiology.
- Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and be licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association is required. Must have obtained the MRI registry or be willing to obtain with in 1 year.
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