Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist MRI

Ascension Health Alliance; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to holistic patient care. This role involves operating advanced MRI equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images. You will work in a collaborative environment, ensuring patient comfort and safety while adhering to strict protocols. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a faith-based organization that values community impact and personal development. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and enhancing the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ARRT certification in Radiography or MRI required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI scanners to obtain diagnostic images.
• Prepare patients and ensure quality images are submitted.

Skills

Patient Positioning

Radiation Safety Procedures

MRI Scanning

Patient Data Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree/Technical Degree

Tools

GE 3T MRI Scanner

Philips 1T Open Unit

Siemens 1.5 T Scanner

Job description

Details

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

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.

Responsibilities

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

• Prepare and position patients and select 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, transfer images from disk to magnetic media to produce transparency, and develop film in an automatic processor.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality 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 malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and any other areas in the department.

Requirements

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: Performing 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.

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.