Overnight Pacs Ris Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Department:
36311 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - MRI
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
PRN Position to cover overnight shift. 3 days a week.
Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30
MRI Technologist Per Diem
Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge IL
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 686 bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center. Advocate Lutheran General offers innovative services, advanced technology and holds national recognition for achievements in quality patient care.
Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe MRI environment, including safe operation of the MRI scanner. Safe and knowledgeable operation of ancillary equipment, including but not limited to power injector, coils and ferrous detections systems. Skillful application of technical protocols, patient care, patient and team member safety in the MRI environment. Completes needed workflows in RIS and PACS Systems. Ensures equipment is cleaned upon each use and ready for the next patient. Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Strong working knowledge of anatomy and positioning techniques to address the various presentations and limitations of the patient population. Knowledgeable on appropriate screening of implants to ensure safety in the MRI environment. Produces quality images of identified anatomy as ordered by a physician. Stays informed by participating in department meetings, reviewing communications and organizational practices, events and news.
• Communicates effectively in a complex environment to ensure the safe delivery of care to team members and radiologists in daily workflows. Identifies and communicates issues related to department quality and/or safety. Effectively communicates with team members in and across units to share information, learning, improve collaboration and care delivery.
• Adheres to behavioral standards in relation to service and safety in all patient, team member and customer interactions. Follows safety and professional behaviors in day to day workflows. Adheres to HIPAA compliance standards and protects PHI according to organizational standards and regulations.
• Consistently maintains an attitude of professionalism in alignment with organizational and department behavior and safety standards. Participates in assessment of own learning needs and actively seeks opportunity for professional growth and development. Maintains appropriate state license and national board certifications. Maintains CPR per site/organizational protocol.
• Verifies patient identity following approved practices. Verifies exam to be performed using appropriate sources of truth; ensures diagnosis is appropriate for exam to be performed. Prepares patient for exam, screens the patient to ensure safety in the MRI environment, explains the exam to ensure understanding. Documents pertinent patient history to aid the physician in exam evaluation, modifies technical approach appropriate to ensure the safety and comfort of the patient. Adheres to infection prevention practices in all aspects of care, including hand hygiene.
• Accountable to department results related to quality, safety and service. Is an active participant in helping the organization achieve goals. Performs services recovery and escalates appropriately to assist in resolution. Contributes to ongoing achievements related to productivity, efficiency and quality.

Education/Experience Required:

• - Graduate of an accredited school of MRI technology -6 months or more experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• -Good communication skills -Basic understanding of RIS operations -Basic computer skills Ability to work in fast paced environment. Adept at learning in a variety of clinical settings. Ability to safely work in Zone 4 of the MRI environment.
• - ARRT (MR) Registered /ARMRIT registered - CPR Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• -Ability to be flexible in start/end times to meet patient and staffing demands. -May be exposed to radiation, hazardous materials, infectious diseases - Ability to work weekends, holidays and emergency call-back -Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. -Ability to work in the MRI environment LIGHT: Lifting up to 20 - 50 pounds occasionally and/or Up to 10 pounds frequently. MEDIUM: Lifting up to 20 - 50 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. HEAVY: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.