CT​/Xray Technologist | AIC Metro | Moline, IL

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Full-time (30+ hrs/week) / FULLTIME

** Location City**:
Moline, IL

** Location State**: IL

** Work Location Type**:
On-site

Metro MRI Center is an independently owned testing facility with highly qualified staff members that provides services in 3 locations. We strive to be one of the leading suppliers of diagnostic imaging in the Quad-City area by providing special imaging for patients. We take great pride in our exceptional patient care, quality of exams performed, and assisting physicians in the diagnosing and treatment of patients.

Join our team at Metro MRI Center!

• Community presence
• Leading the pack in the development of AI tools and technology resources
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Our caring and knowledgeable Radiologists and staff, of course! Metro MRI Center has provided affordable Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services to the Quad City area (Moline, Rock Island, Davenport, and Bettendorf) and the surrounding communities since 1990. Following the opening of its site in Moline with a high-field MRI scanner, Metro began a new era of diagnostic services in its community, offering the highest level in quality care using the most advanced imaging technology available.

Not only that, Metro MRI’s clinics offer evening and weekend hours.

Performs computerized tomography to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention at the request of a licensed practitioner. The successful CAT Scan Technologist demonstrates best practices in CAT scanning and patient care. Depending upon location, the CAT Scan Technologist may be required to perform advanced exams, such as CAT Angio, CAT Cardiac and/or CAT Colonography exams.

• Performs and maintains daily check-ups and quality control on CT scanners as required by credentialing organizations. Performs daily quality assurance of the CT schedule in order to address potential conflicts.
• Responsible for the non-technical component of the protocol process, including ensuring that the patient is properly prepped for exams, monitoring missing requisitions, faxing transmissions to referring MD offices to obtain missing requisitions, ensuring that the requisition is completely filled out, evaluating requisitions to ensure exam requested matches the exam ordered, verifying that exams have been scheduled at the proper site, time slot and day and contacting the Customer Care Center for assistance with scheduling changes as needed.
• Reviews requisitions to determine proper study; interviews patients for medical history; prepares patients for exams; administers oral and IV contrast; utilizes knowledge of Creatinine meter; explains benefits and risks of contrast to patient; positions patient appropriately; selects scan parameters and exposure factors; monitors patient while scanning; reviews images for quality and abnormalities; adheres to OSHA guidelines; adheres to guidelines regarding radiation protection and recordkeeping;
  
  completes documentation and file notations; performs QC and patient tests according to protocol; performs weekly Emergency Crash Cart QC; works cooperatively with radiologist.
• Provides excellent care and service to patients. Explains exams, contrast, positioning, etc. to patients. Demonstrates proficient IV skills. Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation. Tracks patients from exam start to discharge, ensuring that stat exams are processed appropriately and expeditiously. In an emergency situation, assesses the patient's condition and assists radiologist as needed (i.e. with medicine or supplies).
• Performs IV insertion as needed following proper guidelines as established by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• Competitive Benefits package for full time employment – Eligibility starts the month after hire, with tiered options to choose from.
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