Sr. Radiographer-MRI, Full-Time Days

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Sr. 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.

Responsibilities: 

• Performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures to generate information necessary for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of inpatients and outpatients. 
• Assumes responsibility of Resource Coordinator as necessary in the absence of Resource Coordinator. 
• Evaluate the request for Radiographic service and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and method of application.
• Flexes schedule of personnel as necessary, with respect to exam complexity and patient volume. 
• Refers to written MR imaging protocols and a radiologist to coordinate selection of appropriate scan parameters, including pulse sequences. 
• Appropriately employs imaging systems, accessory devices, and patient positioning techniques to generate magnetic resonance images. 
• Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of nursing care, age-specific sensitivities, and patients first guidelines. 
• Participate in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices. 
• Reviews and evaluates the resultant images for comparison with section and industry standards 
• Provide patient education in the form of written material and verbal explanation prior to, during, and subsequent to the procedure. 
• Perform imaging procedures in accordance with the principles of safe practice and ethical conduct.
• Document imaging procedures manually and electronically to ensure correct charging, patient and film file tracking. 
• 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. 
• Report incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment in disrepair to a supervisory and/or quality control personnel. 

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required: 

• State of Illinois, Emergency Management IEMA 
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R) - ARRT MR Certification 
• AHA BLS Provider Certification 
• Graduation from an accredited radiography program with competencies in evaluating and caring for geriatric, pediatric, and adolescent patients. 

Preferred: 

• Maintains competencies and complies with continuing education requirements of credentialing agencies.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.