MRI Technologist

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an MRI Technologist to perform magnetic resonance imaging studies, prepare and position patients, set imaging parameters, and process/display images. You will assist in protocol development and perform equipment quality control to ensure accuracy and safety.

Education and credential requirements include a high school equivalency or degree, and ARRT MRI (or equivalent) certification within 12 months, plus BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience required: 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.
• Certification required: BLS within 1 month; ARRT MRI OR NMTCB OR ARRT Radiography OR ARDMS OR ARMRIT credential within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs magnetic resonance imaging studies.
• Prepares patients and positions them for imaging.
• Sets imaging parameters and performs computer processing and displays images.
• Assists in developing protocol for patient studies.
• Performs quality control procedures on equipment.

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years cumulative job specific experience

Tools

ARRT MRI credential

NMTCB credential

ARRT Radiography credential

ARDMS credential

ARMRIT credential

Job description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs magnetic resonance imaging studies using a magnetic resonance imaging device, which includes preparing patients, positioning, setting imaging parameters, and performing computer processing and displaying images. Assists in developing protocol for patient studies. Performs quality control procedures on equipment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 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. No additional preferences.

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:

• 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:
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to 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.
  • Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging credentialed from the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.