MRI Tech PRN - Carle McLean County Orthopedics

Position Summary:
The MRI Technologist performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures utilizing various imaging equipment and contrast material. Prepares and administers gadolinium based contrast material based on Carle policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Associate's Degree in Related Field or Certificate in Radiologic Technology

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)(ARMRIT) within 1 year or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)(ARRT) within 1 year.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated technical expertise in radiology.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work environment. Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment.
• Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
• Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
• May perform duties of MRI Lead or Imaging Coordinator in their absence.
• Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
• May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.
• Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.
• Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at facility unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.
• Research assignments as needed.
• Keeps up on regulatory requirements in relation to MRI exams and equipment.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.