Magnetic Resonance Tech (MRI) - Registry

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Registry position requires a minimum of 32 hours of availability for every 4-week schedule.

Availability must include 1-2 weekend shifts- based on needs of department.

Pay Range:

Position Requirements:

ARRT, ARMRIT registered as an MR technologist

OR

ARRT registry eligible or unlimited state license, and

6 months supervised MRI clinical scanning experience and registered within 6 months of hire date. ~~Working knowledge of MRI console to perform medical MRI

~ Computer applications knowledge

~Good interpersonal communication skills

~Good troubleshooting ability

~Able to work independently and as part of a team

~Able to handle busy working environment

~American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification

or

ARRT, ARMRIT registered as an MR technologist

~CPR Certification

~Ability to anticipate patient, employee and department needs and act appropriately on those needs.

~Able to work in and around an area of high magnetic field strength

~Holiday call~ins in order to accommodate patient and staff needs.

~Ability to sit, stand for extended periods of time.

~Exposure to critically ill patients.

~Ability to start IV's

~Good communication skills both written and oral

~Good organizational skills.

This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.

Purpose:

Perform a wide variety of procedures for patients utilizing magnetic resonance imaging to aid in the diagnosis of disease or injury. Provide service to inpatients, outpatients and emergency room patients.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for performing MRI exams ensuring optimal diagnostic quality of images.

Responsible for securing pertinent medical history from the patient, for each MRI procedure, in order to obtain accurate medical information for film interpretation.

Complies with established hospital/MRI Department safety standards.

Responsible for documentation of departmental records and proper upkeep of supplies and equipment as per departmental procedure.

Possess the degree of knowledge/skill necessary to perform various other job~related functions.

Addendum:

ADDENDUM TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS RELATED TO PATIENT SAFETY

Report patient safety events and near misses in timely fashion

Adhere to all behavioral and procedural patient safety practices

Promote culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm

Communicate openly and promote team work

Report intimidating behavior and other threats to patient safety promptly

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.