MRI Tech

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, the MRI Tech performs diagnostic MRI exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The role verifies patient identity and reviews medical records to confirm exam appropriateness; interviews patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history; and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators. The technologist explains procedures, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up; prepares equipment; and acquires images according to the script. The role reviews images, makes initial observations, documents protocol exceptions, and communicates data to the radiologist. The technologist recognizes and responds to medical emergencies, provides physician-prescribed post-care instructions, participates in radiology process-improvement activities, and provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees. Call or standby may be required by the department.

DMC Harper University Hospital is a specialty referral hospital with clinical expertise in surgery and medicine and innovative research. Its Centers of Excellence include neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention, and heart failure.

Requirements

• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), or registration by the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
• Have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support—Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
• One or more years of experience as an ARRT Radiologic Technologist in Radiology (R), or advanced certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), or ARMRIT registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic MRI exams using appropriate imaging equipment and established policies and procedures.
• Verify patient identity and review medical records to confirm the appropriateness of the exam or procedure.
• Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors, including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators.
• Explain procedures to patients, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
• Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images according to the script.
• Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to the radiologist.
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
• Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
• Participate in radiology process-improvement activities, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction.
• Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees.
• Take call or standby as required by the department.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed