Advanced Image Processing Spec

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking a MRI Quality Assurance leader to oversee the management of MRI imaging protocols across all sites and to train 86+ MRI technologists. This role requires coordinating with radiologists and QA teams to ensure high-quality imaging and compliant documentation.

The position involves leading protocol development on Siemens, GE, and Philips platforms, coordinating with divisional teams, and guiding scheduling and throughput impacts through QA processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of MRI experience.
• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (MR) or ARMRIT.
• 2+ years of advanced imaging competency on Philips Ingenia/Ambition R5.7 or greater, Siemens Sola Vida XA31 or greater and GE Artist MR31.

Responsibilities

• Update protocols on all scanners for Adult MR imaging.
• Travel to all sites of operation and other facilities as needed.
• Develop and update clinical and research MRI protocols.
• Provide MRI education/training to technologists.
• Maintain QA documentation and scheduling impact analyses.

Skills

MRI experience

Leadership

Tools

Siemens MRI platforms

GE MRI platforms

Philips MRI platforms

Outlook/Teams

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

This position is a leadership position joining the MRI Quality Assurance team, overseeing the management of MRI imaging protocols at all Michigan Medicine MRI sites. This position also provides training and educational support to 86+ MRI technologists.

Responsibilities*

• Updating protocols on all scanners for Adult MR imaging.
• Travel to all sites of operation; Troy Advanced Imaging Center, Northville Health Center, Brighton Center for Specialty Care, East Ann Arbor Health Center, West Ann Arbor.
• Travel to University/Children's and Women's/Pavilion Hospital on occasion for professional development, one shared location.
• Be competent in protocol development on all vendor platforms within Michigan Medicine MRI; Siemens, GE and Philips.
• Communicate protocol changes and provide MRI education/training to the technologists in a timely fashion through one-on-one interaction, Outlook/Teams and a quarterly newsletter.
• Maintain and update the shared drive and Radiology SharePoint imaging protocol guidance with all pertinent protocol information via Radiology intranet.
• Work with divisional radiologists as necessary, in developing and/or improving clinical and research protocols.
• Facilitate regular protocol review meetings with each division within MRI.
• Work collaboratively with the Quality Control teams, pediatric Quality Assurance team and schedulers, answering all questions pertaining to adult protocols/scheduling. This collaboration includes monthly newsletters for all MRI Quality Assurance topics.
• Work closely with MRI management in maintaining proper and timely QA documentation; assisting in determining the impact of protocol changes on scheduling and throughput.
• Serve as a role model for the staff and provide support for the team.
• Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
• Complete job related tasks assigned by MRI Leadership.

Required Qualifications*

• 3+ years of MRI experience.
• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (MR) or registration as a Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT).
• 2+ years of experience scanning on Philips Ingenia/Ambition R5.7 or greater, and Siemens Sola Vida XA31 or greater and GE Artist MR31.
• 2+ years of advanced Imaging competency in Cardiac Imaging.
• Willing and able to complete Breast training within the first 12 months of hire/transfer.
• BLS Certification

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience with alternative MR imaging (Pacemakers, Neurostimulators, Prostate/Breast/Liver Biopsies)
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Sharepoint, Powerpoint, Excel)
• MRSO Certification
• Familiarity with Radiology Billing
• Experience in MR imaging protocol building/development

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

4x10-hour shifts Monday 12pm-10pm, Tuesday Off, Wednesday 12pm-10pm, Thursday 12-pm-10pm, Friday 12pm-10pm. Potential of a limited working from home schedule. No weekends, Holidays, or On-call duties.

Training schedule and sites may vary since Troy will not be opened until January of 2028.

Work Locations

Troy Advanced Imaging Center

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.