Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

McLaren; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren in Flint, MI is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform routine and complex MRI procedures under general supervision. You will ensure high-quality images and patient comfort while maintaining safety protocols.

The role requires ARRT MRI certification, AMA-approved radiology education, and BLS; associate degree preferred. Work schedule is 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with worksharing and no on‑call duties.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Specializes in performing routine and complex MRI procedures.
• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and eases patient concerns.
• Operates and maintains all assigned MRI equipment to ensure proper function.
• Positions patients to accurately capture physician‑requested images.
• Identifies and administers medications within technologist scope as prescribed.
• Completes QA processes and adheres to radiation safety to minimize exposure.
• Maintains required documentation in paper and electronic formats.
• Keeps adequate supplies for testing and maintenance.
• Performs routine maintenance and checks on imaging equipment.
• May assist other areas of radiology as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Skills

MRI procedures

Patient care

Radiation safety

Equipment operation

Education

AMA-approved radiology technology program

Advanced ARRT Certification in MRI

Current BLS certification

Tools

MRI equipment

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:

1. Specializes in performing routine and complex MRI procedures.
2. 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.
3. Operates and maintains all assigned MRI equipment to ensure it works properly.
4. Positions patients and utilizes equipment in order to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
5. Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
6. Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
7. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
8. Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
9. Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
10. May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
11. 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: Worksharing
• Daily Work Times: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No