MRI Technologist

Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Summary

MRI Technologist Position Summary:



The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to; performing magnetic resonance imaging on patients utilizing highly technical equipment and administering contrast materials as required. Other functions that may be assigned.



Why You Will Love Being a MRI Technologist at MyMichigan Health:

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• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization.
  
  
• Benefits and immediate paid time off (PTO).
  
  
• Growth opportunity within the team including on-the-job training.
  
  
  
  
  
  Certain benefits may vary based on your employment status.
  
  
  
  A Day in the Life of a MRI Technologist at MyMichigan Health:
  
  
  
  
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  • (25%)* Prepare scan room and patient for examination.
    
    
  • (25%)* Draw up IV contrast if needed; administer oral contrast if indicated; perform warm-up procedure on equipment; enter patient data and appropriate scan parameters; review patient data to assure proper exam; review previous exams. Interview and screen patients for contraindications prior to having and MRI study; explain the procedure and answer patient questions.
    
    
  • (25%)* Transport patient into exam room, assist patient & position appropriately for exam; determine if allergic to anything; inject appropriate IV contrast; perform scan with attention to appropriate positioning; be alert for need of additional or thinner slices/images. Utilize correct protocols, coils, restraints and other materials when scanning.
    
    
  • (15%)* Assure proper marking with regard to orientation of patient; enter images with keypad with attention to order of image.
    
    
  • (10%)* Prepare records for radiologist and assures that all clinical information is complete; assures that exam images are in correct order; provide additional information as required.
    
    
    
    
    
    Requirements We Are Looking For:
    
    
    
    
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    • Associate Degree required
      
      
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
      
      
    • ARRT registry or registry eligible required within two years of hire.
      
      
    • ARRT MRI required within two years of hire.
      
      
    • Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
      
      
      
      
      
      Other Duties and Responsibilities:
      
      
      
      
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      • Maintains patient flow; maintains a patient log; assure that appropriate charges are entered into computer system.
        
        
      • Assure proper equipment operation. Notify manager of equipment failure; call service provider as required; keeps equipment clean.
        
        
      • Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
        
        
        
        
        
        *NOTE: PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS MAY BE APPLICABLE WITH THIS POSITION.
        
        
        
        Refer to job description for a complete list of requirements.
        
        
        
        

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