MRI Tech I

Full time MRI Tech I position at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. 32 hours per week; standard hours four days per week, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. MRI environment featuring five scanners (GE and Siemens) and specialized imaging procedures including Cardiac, Functional, Neuro, Body, Musculoskeletal and Specialty exams.

Responsibilities

Competently operates magnetic resonance (MR) equipment used to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures; Obtains medical history from patients, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy, and prepares and administers contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist; Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors, adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images, and provides magnet protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies; Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images; Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed; Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures; Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification issued by CAMRT, ARMRIT, or ARRT RT registration; MRI registration and certification issued by ARRT (needs to be obtained within 2 years); Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by AHA (needs to be obtained within 6 months); Advanced training beyond High School that includes completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology; No experience required; Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and magnetic safety; Competent in IV and venipuncture (if required by facility); Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills; Ability to work independently; Intermediate computer skills; Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others)

Benefits

Benefits on your first day; $3,000 sign-on bonus; Flexible scheduling options; Paid backup on-call; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability); Flexible Spending Accounts; Adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay (shift, on call); Incentive pay; Opportunity for annual increases