MRI Technologist

Job Summary:

This position supports MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw, currently Ascension St. Mary's, and will be based in Saginaw. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing magnetic resonance imaging on patients utilizing highly technical equipment and administering contrast materials as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare scan room and patient for examination.
• 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 an MRI study; explain the procedure and answer patient questions.
• 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.
• Assure proper marking with regard to orientation of patient; enter images with keypad with attention to order of image.

Additional Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times toward all employees, physicians, associated staff and MyMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot customers and potential customers.
• Provides support to Radiologist during invasive MRI procedure.
• Maintains sterile field and needed equipment, i.e., needles and solutions during invasive MRI procedure.
• Helps in other areas of department when time permits.
• Utilizes appropriate lift equipment on a routine basis and MRI safety.
• Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies.

Certifications and Licensures:

• ARRT - Reg Radiologic Technologist
• ARRT MR - ARRT MRI
• BLS - Basic Life Support

Education:

• Associates Degree

Comments:

Degree in Healthcare Related Field. Knowledge of MRI as normally acquired through completion of an AMA approved radiologic technology program required or the Michigan Radiologic and Sciences Consortium (MiRIS) MRI Program.

Two years experience in MRI preferred. MRI registry preferred.

Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education):

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.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.

An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level:

Light.

Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.