Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist MRI

Ascension; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to holistic healthcare in a leading non-profit health system. This role focuses on operating advanced MRI equipment to provide high-quality diagnostic images, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process. With a commitment to community well-being, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patients' lives. The organization values its associates and provides ample opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about healthcare.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Licensure in Radiography or MRI required within one year.
• Experience in operating MRI equipment and ensuring image quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI scanners to obtain diagnostic images.
• Prepare and position patients for imaging procedures.

Skills

MRI Scanning

Patient Care

Radiation Safety Procedures

Patient Data Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

Tools

GE 3T Scanner

Philips 1T Scanner

Siemens 1.5T Scanner

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Imaging
• Schedule: 36 hours. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., with varying days including weekend rotation every 9 weeks and holiday rotation.
• Hospital: Ascension Borgess
• Location: Kalamazoo, MI

What You Will Do

Operate a scanner to obtain images used to diagnose and treat of pathologies.

• Prepare and position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
• Perform patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
• Enter and monitor patient data, transfers images from disk to magnetic media to produce the transparency, and develops film in an automatic processor.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Technologist in Radiography R.T.(R)(ARRT) required within one year of transfer or hire date.
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Technologist in Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T.(MR)(ARRT) required within one year of transfer or hire date. Must be in good standing or registry eligible.
  • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

Experience and Duties:

Main duties will include: Doing MRI scans on a GE 3T, Philip's 1T open unit and or Siemens 1.5 T scanner

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.