Travel MRI Technologist - $2,646 per week

Company: Carle Health - 221 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue , Car
Location: Peoria
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

• Job Details
• To perform routine and specialized examinations in MRI; adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results; prepare patients for examinations.
• To adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist.
• Essential Functions:
• Performs MRI procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging.
• Exhibits competency in performing MRI procedures.
• Evaluates the finished images to ensure appropriate identification and image quality are being submitted to the radiologists.
• Ensures patient comfort and safety (i.e. use of earplugs) to maintain quality care during the procedure.
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function on both high field and low field magnet.
• Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation including hardware and software.
• Performs reasonable trouble shooting.
• Checks equipment for general safety and reports problems through appropriate channels.
• Knows terminology or jargon of all magnet strengths
• Performs support functions of the MRI/Medical Imaging Department.
• Promptly prepares images/paperwork to ensure timely turnaround of the exams.
• Transport patients to and from the department as required.
• Promptly and accurately enter patient information into the HIS system.
• Coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient patient care.
• Ensures safe environment by monitoring people who come within zone 3 & 4.
• Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for training fellow technologists and students.
• Assists Lead Technologist in teaching MRI procedures to coworkers/students.
  • Job Requirements
  • Required Skills & Experience:
  • Experience in/with positive outcomes in working with others.
  • Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
  • Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.
  • Multicultural sensitivity.
  • Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions
    • Additional Details
    • Preferred Skills & Experience:
    • N/A

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