MRI Tech

Aurora St. Luke's offers a dynamic and highly advanced MRI environment, home to five scanners (GE and Siemens) and a wide range of specialized imaging, including cardiac, functional, neuro, body, musculoskeletal, and specialty exams. You'll work alongside a team of experienced technologists in a collaborative, fast-paced, and highly specialized setting. Leadership is deeply invested in your professional growth and advancement. Full benefits are available starting on your first day, this role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $6,000, and includes tuition assistance and educational loan support.

Responsibilities

Competently operates MR equipment for basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures including routine musculoskeletal, neurological and orthopedic imaging, arthrogram, neurological angiography, body imaging, and small joint imaging; Obtains medical history from patients, compares requisitions to physician's orders, prepares and administers contrast media under direction of the Radiologist; Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors, adjusts factors to attain appropriate images, and provides magnet protection and safety; Post-processes images and accurately identifies/labels images with patient name, MRU number, and location/position; Maintains records, enters patient/study information into radiology information system, and documents billing codes; Identifies equipment performance issues, performs quality assurance tests and calibration, reports malfunctioning equipment, and evaluates new products/equipment; Performs patient positioning and transporting duties requiring lifting and pushing/pulling; Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care and assesses patient status

Requirements

MRI certification issued by CAMRT or ARMRIT, or RT registration issued by ARRT, and MRI registration/certification issued by ARRT to be obtained within 2 years; BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by AHA to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader determines it is not required; 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; Physical requirements including ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently, lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over head, carry up to 40 lbs, push/pull with 30 lbs of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present

Benefits

Full benefits available starting on first day; Sign-on bonus up to $6,000; Tuition assistance and educational loan support; Premium pay such as shift and on-call; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Flexible scheduling; Paid backup on-call approximately once per week or less