MRI Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for its Imaging/Radiology department. The ideal candidate will have ARRT or MR certification and at least one year of experience. Responsibilities include patient verification, conducting imaging procedures, and participating in process improvements.

This full-time position is located at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, known for its comprehensive medical care and outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• Registered by ARRT in Radiology (R) or MR.
• One or more years of experience in Radiology or advanced certification.
• Required BLS certification by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity and medical records.
• Interview patient and assess risk factors.
• Explain procedures to patients including side effects and alternatives.
• Set up equipment and acquire images as per script.
• Review images and document exceptions.
• Provide post care instructions as prescribed.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Provide imaging education to residents and students.
• Take on-call/standby as required.

Skills

Experience as a Radiologic Technologist

Basic Life Support certification

Patient interaction skills

Education

ARRT Certification

BLS Training

Job description

Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identity and reviews patient’s medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
• Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators.
• Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
• Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script.
• Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist. Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.
• Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
• Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction.
• Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees.
• Able to take call/standby as required by the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
• Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
• One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or advanced certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. The hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

Employment Details

Job Title: Imaging/Radiology
Primary Location: Commerce Township, Michigan
Facility: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Type: Evening

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.