Radiographer- MRI Full time, Bronzeville

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The Radiographer-MRI 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.

• The Radiographer- MRI performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.  Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient’s conditions essential for successful completion of the procedures.  Services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols and organization policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Performs MRI procedures according to set protocols established by radiologists
• Evaluates the request for procedures and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and method of application.
• Appropriately employs imaging systems, accessory devices, and patient positioning techniques to generate quality images.
• Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and organization standards of patient care, age-specific sensitivities, and “patients first” guidelines.
• Participates in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices.
• Evaluates the resultant images in comparison with industry standards and takes corrective action if needed.  Refers to appropriate reference materials for clarification when needed.
• Provides patient education in the form of written material and/or verbal explanation prior to, during and subsequent to the procedure in order to reduce the patient’s anxiety and enhance his comfort zone with and tolerance of the procedure.
• Performs imaging procedures in accordance with safe practice guidelines for MRI.
• Performs preliminary interpretation by applying independent judgment, subsequently customizing the procedure accordingly.  Uses this knowledge to expedite intervention by the radiologist, if necessary.
• Notifies physicians as required of changes in the condition of the patients or regarding unique imaging characteristics.
• Maintains level of flexibility to accommodate daily schedule and high level of productivity.
• Documents imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to insure correct charging, and patient and film file tracking.
• Sends acquired images to PACS system correctly, using the appropriate accession numbers for future retrieval by medical staff.
• Monitors stock of supplies in imaging rooms to assure their regular availability by timely reordering, rotation of dated items, and by maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
• Reports incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment in disrepair to supervisor/manager as soon as possible.
• Distributes Radiology outpatient surveys to all patients for self-evaluation purposes and to enhance the Best Patient Experience.

Quality Management Responsibilities:

• Provides imaging services of optimum quality with optimum productivity and customer service.
• Collects data to support the measurement and tracking component of quality management.
• Participates in formal and informal process improvement and problem solving to enhance the quality of service to customers.
• Proactively identifies quality issues to be addressed and brings to attention of the Manager, Resource Coordinator and Quality Committee as appropriate.
• Ensures the continuity of care through effective interactions with other departments, i.e., other off-site facilities/clinics, registration, radiology reading rooms.
• Functions as a role model for newly hired radiographers as experience in position increases.
• Maintains competencies and complies with continuing education requirement of credentialing agencies.

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program or accredited MRI program – Diploma/Certificate of completion.
• ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification.
• CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred:

• Licensed with Illinois Emergency Management Department of Nuclear Safety Administration
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification in Radiography (ARRT)(R)
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Technology, Applied Science, or Radiography

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If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

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