MRI Technologist - Float (Westmont & New Lenox)

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC (IBJI),

Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms.

IBJI's dedicated physicians and staff pair cutting edge technology with modern practice techniques to offer the most beneficial and effective means of recovery. This integration allows us to perform a full-range of collaborative and comprehensive services that directly impact our patients quality of life. IBJI wants to help our patients move better, so they can live better.

IBJI has a Float MRI Technologist opportunity (Full Time 40 hours). This position will provide coverage as needed at these locations: Westmont and New Lenox. Ideal Candidates must have current state of Illinois IEMA Certification, ARRT Certification in MRI.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for imaging and anything related on various areas of the body in order to provide high quality images and information for patient diagnosis.
• Address patient concerns during the procedures, and explain the MRI process to the patient in a way that is informative but also reassuring.
• Use tact, courtesy and poise when dealing with patients, keeping them calm and ensuring that they get the best care possible.
• Communicate effectively with radiologists and other health care professionals.
• Troubleshoot peripheral equipment and scanners to ensure that equipment is operating properly to avoid downtime or delays that affect patient satisfaction.
• Ensure patient safety with aseptic injection technique and pre-screening for any contra-indications before the procedure.
• Handle high-stress environments in a calm manner when treating patients, co-workers, and physicians.