Student MRI Technologist

Trinity Health•Grand Rapids, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of a MRI Tech, follows established protocols and guidelines while performing a wide variety of diagnostic MRI procedures. Responsible for the production of high quality diagnostic images needed to provide physicians with clinical data to aid in establishing a diagnosis. Provides good customer service when explaining any patient preparation, patient scheduling, and procedure instructions and processes. Communicates and works with Radiologists in a manner that improves patient care.

Requirements

High School diploma and a student of an approved American MRI technology program or an approved Advanced Imaging technology program (CT, Nuc Med, PET-CT) with completion of the 16-17 approved MRI didactic courses.
Must be in good standing of MRI or Radiology Advanced Imaging Program.
If not in an approved MRI program, must complete the 16-17 hours of didactic MRI course work to meet board exam requirements.
Certification or re-certification in Basic Cardiac Lie Support (BCLS) within three months of hire.
Must have completed first year of an MNRI approved program and/or another approved Radiology Advanced Imaging Program.
Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation.
Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

Performs MRI procedures and operates machines in a safe and proper manner.
Performs all clerical and support functions associated with MRI process.
Assesses and monitors patient condition during procedures.
Follows on-the-job instructions as directed.
Organizes and prioritizes work to meet customer needs.
Acts as a team player, helping other staff when appropriate, to keep patient wait times to a minimum.
Demonstrates good customer service skills and finds ways to better serve customer.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills to patients, clients, hospital and other staff members.
Accurately articulates exam results as directed by Radiologist, to Physicians, RNs and patients.
Performs other related duties as assigned.