MRI Technologist

Title: MRI Technologist
Location: Onsite – Southfield, MI

Shift Hours Weekdays: 9:30 am -9:30 pm Every 4th weekend 6:30 am – 6:30 pm Call Schedule: Every 6th weekend with afterhours weekdays possible but not likely Will be scheduled in advance

Schedule Notes: REQUIRED: Associates degree in Applied Science, BLS certification through AHA, Experience with GE scanners, EITHER ARMRIT certification and a minimum of 2 years MRI Tech experience OR ARRT certification and a minimum of 1 year MRI Tech experienceCall is required: Mostly weekends (schedule of one weekend every sixth weekend) potential for some afterhours weekday need but not likelyThe department is high volume and fully establishedPatient population will be a mix of inpatient and outpatient performing all basic scansAdvanced scans will be handled by other specialized teamsThe hospital is a teaching hospital so there will be graduate students in the department dailyThe goal is to have the students follow direct hire employees, but this is not always possible so your worker may have students observingThe unit does not anticipate needing to make use of the shift cancellation policy

Job Summary
MRI Technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to produce diagnostic images for physicians. They maintain imaging equipment and ensure patients are properly positioned and protected during imaging procedures. They work closely with physicians by obtaining medical histories, maintaining records, and adjusting scanners as directed.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate MRI scanners to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
• Prepare and position patients appropriately for MRI procedures while ensuring patient safety.
• Obtain relevant medical histories and maintain accurate patient records.
• Adjust scanner settings and imaging protocols as directed.
• Maintain imaging equipment and follow established safety procedures.
• Perform basic MRI scans for a mixed inpatient and outpatient population.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support quality imaging services.
• Work in a high-volume, established imaging department.
• Work professionally in a teaching hospital environment where graduate students may observe procedures

Qualifications
Required

• Associate’s Degree in Applied Science.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience with GE MRI scanners.

• Must meet one of the following experience and certification pathways:

• Pathway 1: ARMRIT certification and a minimum of 2 years of MRI Technologist experience.
• Pathway 2: ARRT certification and a minimum of 1 year of MRI Technologist experience.
• Ability to perform basic MRI scans for inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Strong attention to patient safety, positioning, imaging quality, and documentation.

Required Certification & Licensure

• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• ARMRIT certification with at least 2 years of MRI Technologist experience, or ARRT certification with at least 1 year of MRI Technologist experience.

Working Conditions
Position may be based in a hospital or ambulatory/mobile imaging setting. Exposure to radiation, high-voltage equipment, and infectious diseases is possible with appropriate safety precautions. Position may require assisting with patient transfers and moving equipment.
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