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Department:
36311 Aurora Sinai Medical Center - MRI
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Full time. First shift.
Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30
Join Our Team as an MRI Implant and Safety Tech
Are you passionate about MRI safety? This is your chance to play a critical role in ensuring patient safety in the MRI environment. This role is perfect for detail-oriented professionals who thrive on coordination and problem-solving.
What You'll Do:

• Conduct pre-screens and ensure all documentation is accurate and complete prior to the patient exam.
• Research implants and devices with manufacturers to confirm safety
• Maintain compliance with MRI safety protocols and keep workflows smooth
• This position will serve Aurora Sinai Medical Center and Aurora St Luke's South Shore (Cudahy)
• MSRO Certification

If you're ready to take on a dynamic, detail-driven position where your expertise truly matters, apply today and make a difference!
Major Responsibilities May Include:
Maintain the knowledge base for all MRI protocols performed within the market to include sites/locations that have specific expertise (i.e., Cardiac MRI, Level I, II, and III Trauma, etc.)
Maintain an understanding of the parameters for device management with all field strengths and magnet types (1.5T, 3.0T field strength and open versus closed magnets).
Pursue and investigate new devices released to the market, aging devices considered for MRI scanning, along with ACR and TJC standards for device management on an ongoing basis.
Manage the established work queue to identify MRI scan patients with implanted devices (pacemakers, spine stimulators, etc.)
Carry-out the work-up process required to ensure the patient can be safely managed and scanned in the MRI setting. Once approved, move the patient to the scheduling queue.
Triage patients within the work queue to include prioritization for STAT/Urgent versus routine In-patients and Urgent versus routine Out-patients. Working with the on-site scanning technologists, strive to maintain efficient workflow within various clinical settings.
Determine whether the device is in the "conditional" or "non-conditional" classification for MRI while identifying the manufacturer, age, and type of device.
Working with the MRMD and Electrophysiology service line as needed, assess the safety parameters of the device for MRI and determine the patient's eligibility for a safe, diagnostic MRI exam.
Based on the type of device and resources required for a safe exam, provide feedback to the scheduling team regarding triage to the appropriate location/department for the patient's appointment.
Serve as a market resource for MRI Technologists, Radiologists, and Providers for inquiries regarding the management of implanted devices within the MRI setting.
Support Radiology Administration and MRI leaders in the development of MRI protocols, device safety parameters, and affiliated policies and procedures.
Serve as a resource for facility Safety Officers, Risk Management, Quality, and other entities pertaining to the investigation of MRI safety events as needed.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine (including NMTCB) with advanced ARRT or ARMRIT certification in MRI. MRSO (Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer) required. If not MRSO certified upon hiring, candidates will be given one year to obtain certification. BLS required.
Education Required:
Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Certificate, associate degree program.
Experience Required:
Five years of experience in MRI with demonstrated skillset in the gamut of MRI exams. Experience and knowledge of implanted device management in the MRI setting must be demonstrated.
DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.
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

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.