MRI Technologist, Registry

Job Description

Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a MRI Technologist.

Under the supervision of the Manager, Radiologic Services, gives work direction to assigned personnel and participates in the operation of providing MRI scanning services to both inpatients and outpatients of all ages, at all CHHD sites; Harvey, Calumet City, Flossmoor and Tinley Park.  Participates in ACR Accreditation process and in maintaining ACR standards for MRI. Participates in Radiologic Services Quality Assurance Committee with applicable indicators submitted as scheduled, and participates in hospital based TQM/CQI activities as requested

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures that each patient order is completed as ordered
• Maintains attendance and tardiness according to hospital standards
• Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to physicians, patients, families and other personnel consistently, and in emergency and non-emergency situations
• Ensures comfort and safety of patients with in the department at all times
• Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude 
• Ensures the performance of daily quality control on instrumentation per department protocol
• Maintain all records and documentation as required by personnel for DNV Inspections
• Ensure radiation protection and safety practices for technologist and others in accordance with prescribed standards (except US/MRI)
• Make minor adjustments to equipment as deemed necessary
• Adhere to all prescribed safety procedures in the performance of their duties
• Checks quality of examinations and performs repeats if necessary
• Provides patient and student with explanation of protocol and procedures when applicable
• Maintains awareness of safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage to personnel and patients
• Reports equipment needing repair to Manager/Lead technologist immediately
• Obtains a complete history from the patient and/or chart prior to implementing procedures
• Performs imaging operations on assigned patients to obtain optimum exams
• Maintains an orderly work area to ensure maximum efficiency
• Assists other staff when work is completed
• Exhibits timely, satisfactory completion of patient’s assignments with minimal assistance, as evidenced by no overtime unless requested and approved by supervisor
• Documents tests, procedures, to be performed on chart, and communicates this to appropriate person, and follows through to assure orders are completed with no documented errors noted
• Properly documents all unusual incidents
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with production and quality standards
• Observes the confidentiality of department information
• Introduces self to patient by name and title 100% of time
• Ensures the explanation of procedures and protocols are given to patients and significant others within 5 minutes of patient's entering the department for all patient exams
• Ensures the performance of the imaging process on the appropriate patient, following established procedures, and as prescribed by the physician
• Monitors studies for proper and adequate labeling, marking and history for all patient treatments
• Ensures observance of safety standards in compliance with legal requirements and department regulations
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific factors necessary to perform duties safely and effectively
• Displays patience and tact when dealing with patients' families and other health professionals
• Preserves patient dignity, privacy and modesty following all HIPPA guidelines at all times
• Participates in in-service educational programs
• Attends relevant workshops and conferences as available
• Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services
• Attends seminars to enhance leadership and technical skills
• Formulates written goals and objectives, and reviews annually with director
• Seeks education and learning experience in areas of identified growth needs and review progress during annual evaluation

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved program and hold one of the A.R.R.T. registries (i.e., Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, MRI) and be an active license holder in the State of Illinois. 
• CPR certified.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Registry/ 0.10FTE 
• Shift: Rotate 
• Unit/Department: Rad MRI - Harvey 
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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