MRI Technologist

MyMichigan Health • Alma, MI

4h

About The Position

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to; performing magnetic resonance imaging on patients utilizing highly technical equipment and administering contrast materials as required. Other functions that may be assigned.

Requirements

• ARRT - Reg Radiologic Technologist
• Required Equivalent Experience - Within 1 year of hire or transfer
• ARRT MR - ARRT MRI
• Required Equivalent Experience - Within 2 years of hire or transfer
• Education: Associates Degree
• Degree in Healthcare Related Field.
• Graduation from an accredited radiology program.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done annually.
• Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience in MRI and MRI registry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scan room and patient for examination.
• Draw up IV contrast if needed; administer oral contrast if indicated; perform warm-up procedure on equipment; enter patient data and appropriate scan parameters; review patient data to assure proper exam; review previous exams. Interview and screen patients for contraindications prior to having and MRI study; explain the procedure and answer patient questions.
• Transport patient into exam room, assist patient & position appropriately for exam; determine if allergic to anything; inject appropriate IV contrast; perform scan with attention to appropriate positioning; be alert for need of additional or thinner slices/images. Utilize correct protocols, coils, restraints and other materials when scanning.
• Assure proper marking with regard to orientation of patient; enter images with keypad with attention to order of image.
• Prepare records for radiologist and assures that all clinical information is complete; assures that exam images are in correct order; provide additional information as required.
• Maintains patient flow; maintains a patient log; assure that appropriate charges are entered into computer system.
• Assure proper equipment operation.
• Notify manager of equipment failure; call service provider as required; keeps equipment clean.
• Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times toward all employees, physicians, associated staff and MyMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot customers and potential customers.
• Provides support to Radiologist during invasive MRI procedure.
• Maintains sterile field and needed equipment, i.e., needles and solutions during invasive MRI procedure.
• Helps in other areas of department when time permits.
• Utilizes appropriate lift equipment on a routine basis and MRI safety.
• Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows.
• An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

What This Job Offers

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