Travel MRI Technologist - $2,246 per week Job Listing at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Riverside in Rockford, IL (Job ID 5263656-2024-10-25)

Description

Certification Details
• ARRT Radiography registration required
• ARRT MRI registration required
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required
• IEMA-DNS licensure required

Job Details
• MercyhealthJavon Bea Hospital - Riverside campus
• 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday: 11A - 7:30P or 12P - 8:30P; Requires every other Saturday from 7A - 3:30P; On-Call rotation; 1 Holiday Call Shift)
• Mid Shifts / Weekends
• Performs MRI procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
• May be required to work flexible hours, alternate shifts and weekends and call as necessary to provide quality patient care at assigned site(s).
• May be required to flex hours/shift as needed to support the needs of the department.
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team, serving on committees and participating in projects as requested.
• Performs procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
• Prepares patient for procedures.
• Provides patient instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self and others.
• Selects and operates the magnetic resonance system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to achieve desired results.
• Positions the patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability, safety and comfort.
• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
• Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Performs venipuncture, starts and maintains venous access.
• Prepares and administers contrast media.
• Verifies consent/screening form.
• Uses appropriate scripting, barriers and identifiers.
• Assists the physician with interventional procedures.
• Practices aseptic technique and observes universal precautions.
• Evaluates images and data for technical quality.
• Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display, ensuring proper identification is evident.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
• Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, archives and submits images for physician review and interpretation.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Provides practical instruction to partners and students.

Job Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited radiography program
• Experience as an MRI Technologist

Schedule Information
• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday: 11A - 7:30P or 12P - 8:30P
• Requires every other Saturday from 7A - 3:30P
• On-Call rotation
• 1 Holiday Call Shift