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Advocate Aurora Health

MRI Tech- Full Time

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$38.20 - $57.30/hr

Department: 36311 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - MRI Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes ... and monthly coil checks. * 7)Attends mandatory in-services. * 8)Promotes patient safety by ...

Horizon Hobby

Radio Control Firmware Engineer

Champaign, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

This is a full-time, on-site position at our Champaign IL location. Working hours are Monday-Friday ... RF System Support - Collaborate with RF engineers to integrate firmware with RF modules, optimize ...

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What are Full Time MRI RF Coil Engineers?

Full Time MRI RF Coil Engineers are specialized electrical or biomedical engineers who design, develop, test, and maintain radiofrequency (RF) coils used in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines. RF coils are critical components that transmit and receive signals to produce high-quality MRI images. These engineers work full-time to ensure the RF coils meet performance, safety, and compatibility standards, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to innovate and optimize MRI technology. Their work is essential to advancing medical imaging capabilities and patient diagnostics.

What are some typical challenges faced by Full Time MRI RF Coil Engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Full Time MRI RF Coil Engineers often encounter challenges related to precise tuning and matching of RF coils to ensure optimal image quality and safety. Working with highly sensitive electronic components and maintaining compatibility with various MRI systems can also be demanding. Addressing these challenges requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including physicists, radiologists, and manufacturing technicians. Staying updated with the latest advancements in MRI technology and adhering to rigorous testing protocols further help in overcoming these hurdles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Full Time MRI RF Coil Engineer, and why are they important?

To excel as a Full Time MRI RF Coil Engineer, a strong background in electrical engineering, physics, or biomedical engineering with experience in RF (radio frequency) technology and MRI systems is essential. Expertise in CAD design tools, electromagnetic simulation software (such as CST or HFSS), and familiarity with relevant safety standards and certifications are typically required. Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams distinguish top performers. These skills are vital for designing innovative, high-performance coils that ensure safe, accurate imaging and advance MRI technology.

What is the difference between Full Time Mri Rf Coil Engineer vs MRI Technologist?

AspectFull Time Mri Rf Coil EngineerMRI Technologist
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, specialized training in RF coil designCertification as an MRI Technologist, ARRT certification, associate or bachelor's degree in radiologic technology
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, medical device manufacturing facilities, engineering departmentsHospitals, imaging centers, clinics
Job FocusDesign, develop, and test RF coils for MRI machinesOperate MRI scanners, perform imaging procedures, ensure patient safety

The Full Time MRI Rf Coil Engineer primarily focuses on designing and testing RF coils used in MRI systems, requiring engineering expertise. In contrast, MRI Technologists operate MRI equipment directly to capture images for diagnosis. Both roles are essential in the MRI industry but differ significantly in responsibilities, credentials, and work settings.

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MRI Technologist, Full-Time Evenings

The University of Chicago Medicine

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

University Of Chicago Medicine rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 61 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

264th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at University of Chicago Medicine as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist in the Radiology Department. Here, you will perform MRI exams on outpatient, inpatient and pediatric patients. You will assist the MRI Imaging Center Leader in maintaining continuity in the day-to-day operations of imaging facilities located in the DCAM, Comer, CCD, and Mitchell Hospitals. The MRI Technologist will also act as a content expert to other technologists/students for the purpose of teaching and instructing them in MR scanning (including but not limited to exams under the general categories of neuroradiology, musculoskeletal, abdominal, breast, pediatric, cardiac, and MR guided procedural scans. In this role, you will review all MRI patient safety information prior to exam and screen all patients so exams are performed in a safe manner. You will review all MRI requisitions for clinical information before presentation to radiologist for proper imaging protocol. The MRI Technologist will inspect images for quality, formatting and labeling before submitting to the Radiologist for interpretation Perform imaging protocols under direction of Radiologist. You will also regularly attend department meetings and discuss opportunities for improving procedures and quality of exams and patient throughput and provide cross coverage of imaging team leader in their absence. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Perform MR scans as trained and holds competency for MR procedures
  • Possess knowledge of and utilize appropriate care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, young and mature adults, and geriatric patients
  • Review all requisitions to ensure correct exam(s) have been ordered and allotted the proper time frame
  • Coordinate exams that require direct Radiologist involvement, and review/evaluate completed exams for quality and proper format
  • Make notation to Radiologist when images are to be repeated and the proper technical factors needed for correction
  • Ensure correct data is entered into RIS checking that all exams have been properly verified and correct exam(s) ordered has been verified
  • Verify that correct information is recorded in patient exam log, with regularly auditing of exam log and proper archiving in iSite, EPIC, and Radiant
  • Report and record all malfunctioning equipment to Manager, MRI Team Leader and/or Radiology Engineering appropriately
  • Educate other technologists on PACS/process of how to network and how to check that all images have been saved in PACS
  • Assisting staff with RIS updates and revisions
  • Develop an effective and collaborative relationship with the physician leadership in the MRI section of the department
  • Act as a key contact for those customers that need assistance with MRI questions, issues, and concerns
  • Work with physicians, nursing floors, radiologists, and Imaging Team Leaders to prioritize and coordinate the daily workload as appropriate
  • Ensure safety of patients and non-radiology staff in and around the MRI scanner
  • Participate in continuing education activities to maintain appropriate accreditation
  • Perform daily quality assurance (QA) scans to ensure the system is in good working order
  • Check to ensure that routine PMs (Preventive Maintenance) are performed as scheduled
  • Routinely check the RF coils for damage/and report repairs as needed

Required Qualifications:
  • Formal training in MR scanning and possesses the ability to apply knowledge of physics and system hardware and software to problem solve to obtain the highest quality images possible
  • Competency performs high quality MR exams and to educate all technologists in the use of MRI equipment
  • Possess progressively advanced imaging experience as a MRI technologist
  • Proficient with the following applications: MRA, Peripheral, post processing workstation, Cardiac, Pediatric, Neuroradiology, abdominal, musculoskeletal, thoracic, procedural, and breast imaging
  • Resource person for technical operations in the MRI Department
  • Knowledge of PACS, EPIC and Radiant

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum two years of Full-Time MRI experience

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Current registry by ARRT (MR) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists)
  • Advance certification (MR) with either certification board. (If not certified at hire then must meet ARRT or ARMRIT within one year of date of hire)
  • Current CPR Registration.

Position Details:
  • Job Type/FTE: Full-Time/1.0 FTE
  • Shift: Evening
  • Work Location: Hyde Park
  • Unit/Department: Radiology - MRI
  • CBA Code: Non-Union

About 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.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
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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