at Adecco US, Inc. in Westchester, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Adecco Healthcare & Life Science is hiring a MRI Technologist in Westchester, IL ! This role is on site/ in person. Please read below and apply with an updated resume for consideration:
Type: Three-month contract, with opportunity for extension, or fulltime offer
Schedule: 8AM – 5PM Monday – Friday
Pay: $50 – $60 per hour based on experience
Dress: Scrubs
Responsibilities of the MRI Tech:
+ Maintain appropriate levels of supplies.
+ Performs duties of co-workers and subordinates as workload dictates.
+ Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures and to request removal of metal objects which are hazardous to patient and equipment when magnet is activated.
+ Provide education and training for student technologists
+ Coordinate scheduling and patient flow
+ Start I.V.’s, administer contrast media as directed per protocol
+ Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of the MRI facility (includes cleaning floors and surfaces, replacing light bulbs in the ceiling of the MRI scanner room, leaving the trash can outside of the scan room to be emptied by housekeeping staff daily.
+ Operate the MRI scanner to include routine and experimental setup, modification of scanning parameters to optimize data, weekly quality assurance testing, and basic troubleshooting of scanner malfunction
+ Work extended hours when necessary
+ Communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
+ Screening patients prior to scanning, gather accurate history, preparing patients for their scan, providing immediate medical treatment and assistance when necessary and responding to incidents and accidents within the MRI Suite.
+ Research and document any questionable implanted devices.
+ Document accurate and appropriate scan information in patient log book.
+ Work as a team member within the imaging department and all other departments
+ Practice proper safety precautions in the magnet environment
+ Use professional/ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing their duties.
+ Stays abreast of and complies with all state and federal laws including HIPPA, OSHA, and FLSA.
+ Perform and document daily and/or weekley QA/ACR phantom requirements
+ Position patients to capture appropriate images
+ Demonstrate an understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
+ The primary liaison between patients and radiologists and other members of the support team.
+ Accurately interpret a physician’s scanning instructions.
Qualifications for the MRI Tech:
+ Graduate of ARRT approved program.
+ Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
+ MRI (MR) certification required.
+ Radiography® cerfication required.
+ BLS certification required.
+ One year of Siemens MR Scanners, preferred.
Why work for Adecco?
+ Weekly Pay
+ 401(k) Plan
+ Skills Training
+ Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
IMPORTANT: This MRI Technologist job is being recruited for by Adecco’s Healthcare & Life Science division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/ . The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record.
Pay Details: $50.00 to $60.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.
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