MRI Radiographer

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

135d

About The Position

Operates magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images for use by physicians in diagnoses and treatment of pathologies.

Requirements

• Two years ARRT accredited program.
• Associate's degree (Preferred).
• 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.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP).
• Requires one of the following: ARRT Registry in Radiology (R) and ARRT Registry (MR) (within 1 year hire/transfer), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and ARRT Registry (MR) (within 1 year hire/transfer), or ARRT Registry (MR).
• 1 year in Radiologic technology and/or MRI procedures (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate imaging parameters.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees.
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance.
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants.
• Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees