MRI Technologist-MRI Full Time Evenings
Posted on Sep 26, 2024 by Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Lake Forest, IL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description
This is a full time position at 40 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule for this position is Monday to Friday 2:30p to 11p with an on call and vacation rotation
The MRI Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
Administers gadolinium contrast intravenously, screens for allergies and contraindications.
Positions patient on examining table and places coil close to area of interest, follows exam protocols, reviews physician's orders and consults with radiologist on questionable orders/protocols.
Enters data such as anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified and position of entry into computer.
Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort.
Keys commands to specify MRI scan sequences and adjust parameters and slice positioning appropriate to the exam and patient anatomy.
Alerts patients and staff of danger of wearing or carrying metal near the magnet.
Views images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of images.
Ensures that patient (staff/visitor), completes the MRI screening form. Reviews written form, discusses verbally with patient for contraindications and signs form. Investigates and clears as safe any potential ferromagnetic foreign objects/implants before exposing the patient to the magnetic field.
Receives and reviews orders, coordinates schedule, prioritizes urgent exams and obtains wet reads.
Maintains and cleans work area and equipment; replenishes supplies as needed.
Adheres to MRI safety guidelines, policies and procedures. Controls and evaluates for safe entry of all persons, objects, supplies and equipment into the MRI environment.
Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS and charged and tracked accurately.
Initiates service calls for equipment problems.
This is a full time position at 40 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule for this position is Monday to Friday 2:30p to 11p with an on call and vacation rotation
The MRI Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
Administers gadolinium contrast intravenously, screens for allergies and contraindications.
Positions patient on examining table and places coil close to area of interest, follows exam protocols, reviews physician's orders and consults with radiologist on questionable orders/protocols.
Enters data such as anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified and position of entry into computer.
Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort.
Keys commands to specify MRI scan sequences and adjust parameters and slice positioning appropriate to the exam and patient anatomy.
Alerts patients and staff of danger of wearing or carrying metal near the magnet.
Views images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of images.
Ensures that patient (staff/visitor), completes the MRI screening form. Reviews written form, discusses verbally with patient for contraindications and signs form. Investigates and clears as safe any potential ferromagnetic foreign objects/implants before exposing the patient to the magnetic field.
Receives and reviews orders, coordinates schedule, prioritizes urgent exams and obtains wet reads.
Maintains and cleans work area and equipment; replenishes supplies as needed.
Adheres to MRI safety guidelines, policies and procedures. Controls and evaluates for safe entry of all persons, objects, supplies and equipment into the MRI environment.
Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS and charged and tracked accurately.
Initiates service calls for equipment problems.
Reference: 202502068
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MRI Technologist-MRI Full Time Evenings
Posted on Sep 26, 2024 by Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Lake Forest, IL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description
This is a full time position at 40 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule for this position is Monday to Friday 2:30p to 11p with an on call and vacation rotation
The MRI Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
Administers gadolinium contrast intravenously, screens for allergies and contraindications.
Positions patient on examining table and places coil close to area of interest, follows exam protocols, reviews physician's orders and consults with radiologist on questionable orders/protocols.
Enters data such as anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified and position of entry into computer.
Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort.
Keys commands to specify MRI scan sequences and adjust parameters and slice positioning appropriate to the exam and patient anatomy.
Alerts patients and staff of danger of wearing or carrying metal near the magnet.
Views images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of images.
Ensures that patient (staff/visitor), completes the MRI screening form. Reviews written form, discusses verbally with patient for contraindications and signs form. Investigates and clears as safe any potential ferromagnetic foreign objects/implants before exposing the patient to the magnetic field.
Receives and reviews orders, coordinates schedule, prioritizes urgent exams and obtains wet reads.
Maintains and cleans work area and equipment; replenishes supplies as needed.
Adheres to MRI safety guidelines, policies and procedures. Controls and evaluates for safe entry of all persons, objects, supplies and equipment into the MRI environment.
Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS and charged and tracked accurately.
Initiates service calls for equipment problems.
This is a full time position at 40 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule for this position is Monday to Friday 2:30p to 11p with an on call and vacation rotation
The MRI Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
Administers gadolinium contrast intravenously, screens for allergies and contraindications.
Positions patient on examining table and places coil close to area of interest, follows exam protocols, reviews physician's orders and consults with radiologist on questionable orders/protocols.
Enters data such as anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified and position of entry into computer.
Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort.
Keys commands to specify MRI scan sequences and adjust parameters and slice positioning appropriate to the exam and patient anatomy.
Alerts patients and staff of danger of wearing or carrying metal near the magnet.
Views images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of images.
Ensures that patient (staff/visitor), completes the MRI screening form. Reviews written form, discusses verbally with patient for contraindications and signs form. Investigates and clears as safe any potential ferromagnetic foreign objects/implants before exposing the patient to the magnetic field.
Receives and reviews orders, coordinates schedule, prioritizes urgent exams and obtains wet reads.
Maintains and cleans work area and equipment; replenishes supplies as needed.
Adheres to MRI safety guidelines, policies and procedures. Controls and evaluates for safe entry of all persons, objects, supplies and equipment into the MRI environment.
Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS and charged and tracked accurately.
Initiates service calls for equipment problems.
Reference: 202502068
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