MRI Technologist Contingent Days

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a skilled Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic MRI exams at DMC Harper University Hospital. This role involves direct patient interaction to ensure accurate imaging procedures, along with educational contributions to medical staff. The ideal candidate will have ARRT registration and relevant experience in imaging technology.

Qualifications

• Registered by ARRT or ARMRIT.
• One or more years of experience in Radiology or MRI.
• Basic Life Support certification required by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic MRI exams using imaging equipment.
• Explains procedures and assesses patient risks and history.
• Provides imaging education to residents and new technologists.

Skills

Diagnostic Imaging

Patient Care

Emergency Response

Education

ARRT Certification in Radiology or MRI

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

Description

Description :

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

Job Description:

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic MRI exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.

• 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

1. 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).

2. Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.

3. 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).

Job

Job

: Imaging and Radiology

Primary Location

Hospital/Facility

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