MRI TECHNOLOGIST - MRI

Aspirus Health•Portage, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the MRI Technologist performs quality diagnostic MRI scans and is expected to have above-average knowledge of MRI equipment. The role supports patient/customer satisfaction, clinical quality benchmarks, and operational financial targets, and participates in maintaining an environment that reflects Aspirus’s philosophy and values. The position is based at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, Wisconsin. It is full-time (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per pay period), working day shifts Monday through Friday, with no on-call duty, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

Knowledge of radiology standards and procedures relating to MRI, normally acquired through graduation from an approved radiology school, an associate’s degree in Radiology, or sufficient on-the-job training to meet ARRT certification requirements.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography (ARRT(R)), the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Current BLS certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire. Clinical personnel must maintain BLS training through independent study, online manikin and knowledge testing; acceptable programs include the American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider course or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers who may be under physical or emotional stress.
Analytical skills to acquire and effectively use knowledge of MR techniques and methods.
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy to obtain quality images.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for approximately 75% of work time while operating equipment, manipulating and reproducing images, and handling patient records.
Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions and during irregular hours.
Site-specific competency in protocols, equipment, computer systems, and applications.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience in diagnostic imaging.
Previous experience in MRI technology and cross-sectional anatomy.

Responsibilities

Perform quality diagnostic MRI scans under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures.
Maintain an environment that supports Aspirus’s philosophy and values.
Comply with performance measures and activities that support patient/customer satisfaction, clinical quality benchmarks, and operational financial targets.
Operate MRI equipment and manipulate and reproduce images while attending to patient records.