MRI Tech I - MRI * Nights - 36hrs/wk

University of Michigan Health-West; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking an MRI Tech I for night shifts (36 hours per week) to perform MRI procedures with independent judgment, ensuring patient safety in a strong magnetic field. You will support injections and scan processes and help manage PACS/RIS workflows.

The role requires ARRT certification and BLS, with 6 months MRI experience preferred; cross-training opportunities are available. On-call duties rotate with the team.

Qualifications

• Formal radiologic technology training with ARRT registry active.
• Cardiac or MRI-specific certification preferred; BLS required.
• Minimum 6 months MRI experience or willingness to cross-train.

Responsibilities

• Perform various MRI procedures with independent judgment.
• Order, inject, and scan patients, prioritizing safety in a strong magnetic field.
• Operate PACS and RIS systems and screen patients before exams.
• Assist radiology staff during sedation procedures and prep requirements.
• Rotate on-call duties as needed by the department.

Skills

Patient safety

MRI protocols

Independent judgment

Education

ARRT MRI Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

MRI Tech I - MRI * Nights - 36hrs/wk

Requisition #: req11460

Shift: Nights

FTE status: 0.9

On-call: Yes

Weekends: No

General Summary:

Responsibility to perform various MRI procedures that require independent judgement. As a registered MRI technologist, the work will include ordering, injecting, and scanning of the patients. This position requires independent judgment and assumes responsibility for designated area. A high regard for patient and staff safety in the presence of a strong magnetic field is a must. The technologist also assumes responsibility for designated area.

Requirements:

1. Satisfactory completion of formal radiographic technology program in an AMA-approved school and successful completion of board registry by ARRT.
2. Preferably a member of either ASRT or MSRT or both.
3. Minimum of 6 months experience in MRI or will cross-train an individual that is ARRT registered.
4. Current BLS certification - Basic life support.
5. Maintain ARRT certification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate the appropriate knowledge of all protocols and parameters.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge of the injection rates for each scan protocol.
3. Understands the effect of transfer, reformats, removes, display and archives images.
4. Screening of patients and other individuals who will be entering the scan room
5. Demonstrate a good working knowledge of the PACS and RIS systems.
6. Recognizes and applies the appropriate prep for each exam performed.
7. Cite the scan parameter of each anatomical study performed.
8. Ability to assemble the appropriate sterile and non-sterile equipment setup for each special procedure.
9. Assist radiology nurse in sedation procedures and follow the appropriate prep listed for specific exams.
10. Proficient at starting P.V.A.D’s when necessary.
11. Apply the appropriate coil for procedure performed.
12. Understands the difference between Non-Ferrous vs. Ferrous equipment.
13. Practices good safety precautions when handling ferrous equipment around the MRI unit.
14. Participates in rotating on-call duties in the department.

Category: Health Care