MRI Technologist KAL

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kalamazoo, Michigan is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate imaging scanners and ensure high-quality diagnostic results. Key responsibilities include patient preparation, data monitoring, and adherence to safety protocols. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant educational background and obtain necessary certifications within specified timelines. This role demands attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining equipment and departmental standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Registered Technologist in Radiography R.T.(R)(ARRT) within one year of transfer or hire date is required.
• Registered Technologist in Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T.(MR)(ARRT) within one year of transfer or hire date, must be in good standing or registry eligible.
• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from CCI within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from ARDMS within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images.
• Performs patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
• Enters and monitors patient data, transfers images, and develops film in an automatic processor.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of all images and documents sent to PACS.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning and reports potential problems.
• Maintains a clean and orderly department including procedure rooms and storage areas.

Job description

Overview

Operates a scanner to obtain images used to diagnose and treat of pathologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
• Performs patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
• Enters and monitors patient data, transfers images from disk to magnetic media to produce the transparency, and develops film in an automatic processor.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

Education

• 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.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One Or More Of The Following

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Technologist in Radiography R.T.(R)(ARRT) required within one year of transfer or hire date.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Technologist in Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T.(MR)(ARRT) required within one year of transfer or hire date. Must be in good standing or registry eligible.
• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of 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.