MRI Technologist

Corewell Health • St Joseph, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides health care services, applying pulsed radio-frequency waves and magnetic energy to assist diagnosis or treatment. Performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures, computer processing and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field
• CRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
• Or CRT-American Registry Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (MRI) - ARMRIT American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Upon Hire required
• Or CRT-Radiation Therapist - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
• Or CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
• Or CRT-Sonographer (S) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
• Or CRT-Sonographer (S) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire required
• Or CRT-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Upon Hire required
• Or CRT-Nuc Med Technologist (N) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
• Or CRT-Vascular Technologist (VT) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire required
• Or CRT-Musculoskeletal (MSK) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire required
• And CRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist 2 Yrs required
• Or CRT-American Registry Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (MRI) - ARMRIT American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 2 Yrs required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
• Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient’s clinical history, ensuring that information is documented and readily available to the licensed practitioner.
• Completes proper patient identification and order verification.
• Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates magnetic resonance system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices and associated equipment to achieve desired results.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Prepares/administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and pushes images to picture archiving and communication system (PACS) as the accepted electronic format for permanent patient record, assures proper identification is evident.
• Maintains a clean work environment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department unit personnel.
• Assignments are routine; follows established protocols.
• Works under close supervision, seeks guidance where needed; requires some instruction on day-to-day work and resolves routine problems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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