Local Contract MRI Technologist
New Lenox, IL
LanceSoft
2x10 hrs, Nights

Weekend MRI Tech: 10 hr nights weekend shift

Job Description

• Performs a variety of routine and specialized MRI procedures for inpatients, outpatients and emergency department patients of all ages.  Performs assigned supervisory functions.  Maintains the standards of ARRT.
• Demonstrates courteous behavior through polite and respectful communication to all customers and adheres to the 7 customer service behaviors
• Verifies physician orders for instructions from requesting physician and consults with the radiologists as necessary. Preps patient for exam. Explains procedure and provides education and instruction to patient as appropriate.
• Adheres to MRI safety standards
• Performs all magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies and administration of contrast media utilizing age related technical and positioning protocols and safety procedures according to department policy and procedure.
• Assists radiologist with MR procedures as requested.
• Evaluates MRI images for technical quality
• Operates and maintains MRI and associated equipment and supplies. Performs equipment warm up, calibration and safety check.
• Operates hospital computer system. Reports to supervisor any equipment malfunctions.
• Operates equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines for appropriate quality control.

Requirements: 

• 1 year of recent GE MRI experience - [REQUIRED]
• BLS- [REQUIRED]
• ARRT Certification - [REQUIRED] (Will not consider AMRIT)