Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Flint, MI seeks an MRI Technologist to perform routine and complex MRI procedures, ensuring high quality images and patient comfort. You will operate and maintain MRI equipment, position patients, and coordinate with physicians to obtain the requested images. Requirements include graduation from an AMA-approved radiology program, ARRT MRI certification, and current BLS.

Preference for an Associate degree in radiology. Schedule is per diem with typical hours 8:30 a.m.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• Advanced ARRT Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• Current BLS certification.
• Associate degree in radiology.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in performing routine and complex MRI procedures.
• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster comfort and confidence.
• Operates and maintains all MRI equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Positions patients and uses equipment to capture requested images.
• Administers medications within scope as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performs quality assurance and adheres to radiation safety practices.
• Maintains documentation and records in paper/electronic formats.
• Maintains consumables and performs routine maintenance checks.
• May assist other radiology areas as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

MRI procedures

Patient care

Radiology safety

Education

AMA-approved school of radiology technology

Associate degree in radiology

Tools

MRI equipment maintenance

Job description

Position Summary:

Performs routine and complex Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Specializes in performing routine and complex MRI procedures.
• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
• Operates and maintains all assigned MRI equipment to ensure it works properly.
• Positions patients and utilizes equipment in order to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
• Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
• Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
• Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
• May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• Advanced ARRT Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred:

• Associate degree in radiology.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Daily Work Times: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No