MRI Implant and Safety Tech

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote position

Occasional onsite support as needed

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is seeking a detail-oriented MRI Safety Specialist to protect patients and support compliant MRI operations across Aurora Sinai Medical Center and Aurora St. Luke's South Shore.

The role requires ARRT certification, MRSO, BLS, and at least five years of MRI experience, with strong emphasis on implanted device management and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Five years of MRI experience with demonstrated skillset in the gamut of MRI exams.
• Experience and knowledge of implanted device management in the MRI setting must be demonstrated.
• ARRT Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine certification; MRSO preferred; BLS required.
• MSRO certification strongly preferred.
• Graduate AMA approved Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine certificate (associate degree).

Responsibilities

• Conduct MRI pre-screenings and ensure documentation is complete and accurate prior to patient exams.
• Research implants, devices, and medical equipment with manufacturers to determine MRI compatibility and safety.
• Maintain compliance with MRI safety standards, policies, and protocols.
• Coordinate with care teams to help ensure safe and efficient patient workflows.
• Maintain the knowledge base for MRI protocols and device management parameters.
• Assist in development of MRI protocols, device safety parameters, and related policies.

Skills

MRI safety

Device management

Coordination

Research skills

Education

AMA approved Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Certificate

Job description

Are you passionate about MRI safety? This is your opportunity to play a vital role in protecting patients and supporting safe, efficient MRI operations. We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives on coordination, investigation, and problem‑solving in a highly specialized environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Hybrid remote position
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while remaining engaged with the team through occasional onsite support as needed for departmental operations and MRI safety initiatives
• Make a direct impact on patient safety and MRI compliance
• Work collaboratively with imaging teams, providers, and manufacturers
• Utilize your critical thinking and research skills every day
• Serve patients and imaging departments at Aurora Sinai Medical Center and Aurora St. Luke's South Shore (Cudahy

What You’ll Do

• Conduct MRI pre-screenings and ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate prior to patient exams
• Research implants, devices, and medical equipment with manufacturers to determine MRI compatibility and safety
• Maintain compliance with MRI safety standards, policies, and protocols
• Coordinate with care teams to help ensure safe and efficient patient workflows

If you’re ready to take on a dynamic, detail-driven position where your expertise truly matters, apply today and make a difference!

Major Responsibilities May Include

Maintain the knowledge base for all MRI protocols performed within the market to include sites/locations that have specific expertise (i.e., Cardiac MRI, Level I, II, and III Trauma, etc.)

Maintain an understanding of the parameters for device management with all field strengths and magnet types (1.5T, 3.0T field strength and open versus closed magnets).

Pursue and investigate new devices released to the market, aging devices considered for MRI scanning, along with ACR and TJC standards for device management on an ongoing basis.

Manage the established work queue to identify MRI scan patients with implanted devices (pacemakers, spine stimulators, etc.)

Carry-out the work‑up process required to ensure the patient can be safely managed and scanned in the MRI setting. Once approved, move the patient to the scheduling queue.

Triage patients within the work queue to include prioritization for STAT/Urgent versus routine In-patients and Urgent versus routine Out-patients. Working with the on-site scanning technologists, strive to maintain efficient workflow within various clinical settings.

Determine whether the device is in the “conditional” or “non-conditional” classification for MRI while identifying the manufacturer, age, and type of device.

Working with the MRMD and Electrophysiology service line as needed, assess the safety parameters of the device for MRI and determine the patient’s eligibility for a safe, diagnostic MRI exam.

Based on the type of device and resources required for a safe exam, provide feedback to the scheduling team regarding triage to the appropriate location/department for the patient’s appointment.

Serve as a market resource for MRI Technologists, Radiologists, and Providers for inquiries regarding the management of implanted devices within the MRI setting.

Support Radiology Administration and MRI leaders in the development of MRI protocols, device safety parameters, and affiliated policies and procedures.

Serve as a resource for facility Safety Officers, Risk Management, Quality, and other entities pertaining to the investigation of MRI safety events as needed.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine (including NMTCB) with advanced ARRT or ARMRIT certification in MRI. MRSO (Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer) required. If not MRSO certified upon hiring, candidates will be given one year to obtain certification. BLS required.

Education Required

Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Certificate, associate degree program.

Experience Required

Five years of experience in MRI with demonstrated skillset in the gamut of MRI exams.

Experience and knowledge of implanted device management in the MRI setting must be demonstrated.

MSRO Certification Strongly Preferred

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.