MRI Radiographer

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

UP Health System Marquette is seeking an MRI Radiographer to join their team. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position with a varied schedule including days, afternoons, and weekend rotation. The role is part of the MAST union and offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates. UP Health System Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare network committed to employee well-being and community health. As an MRI Radiographer, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to patients.

Requirements

• Two years ARRT accredited program
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Requires one of the following: 1) ARRT Registry in Radiology (R) and ARRT Registry (MR) (within 1 year hire/transfer) 2) Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and ARRT Registry (MR) (within 1 year hire/transfer) 3) ARRT Registry (MR)
• Must work under the supervision of an ARRT(MR) until yours is obtained.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree
• 1 year in Radiologic technology and/or MRI procedures

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice when ordered.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree