
MRI Technologist-Outpatient Imaging Casual Rotating Shift
- Gurnee, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
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- Healthcare Professionals/Techs, Gurnee, Illinois, United States
- Career Areas
- Growth and Expansion
- Administers gadolinium contrast intravenously, screens for allergies and contraindications.
- Positions patient on examining table and places coil close to area of interest, follows exam protocols, reviews physician's orders and consults with radiologist on questionable orders/protocols.
- Enters data such as anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified and position of entry into computer.
- Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort.
- Keys commands to specify MRI scan sequences and adjust parameters and slice positioning appropriate to the exam and patient anatomy.
- Alerts patients and staff of danger of wearing or carrying metal near the magnet.
- Views images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of images.
- Ensures that patient (staff/visitor), completes the MRI screening form. Reviews written form, discusses verbally with patient for contraindications and signs form. Investigates and clears as safe any potential ferromagnetic foreign objects/implants before exposing the patient to the magnetic field.
- Receives and reviews orders, coordinates schedule, prioritizes urgent exams and obtains wet reads.
- Maintains and cleans work area and equipment; replenishes supplies as needed.
- Adheres to MRI safety guidelines, policies and procedures. Controls and evaluates for safe entry of all persons, objects, supplies and equipment into the MRI environment.
- Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS and charged and tracked accurately.
- Initiates service calls for equipment problems.
- ARRT or ARMRIT
- 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent
- 1 to 3 years of related work experience
- BLS through American Heart Association
- ARRT (MR)