Magnetic resonance imaging technician job description

**Dept:** MRI

**Hours per pay period: 72**

**Schedule** : Days

**$10,000 Sign On Bonus Included**

Open a new chapter of inspired care as an MRI Technologist at McLaren Macomb. It has a new state-of-the-art Philips 1.5 MRI scanner. McLaren Macomb is expanding its MRI department. The hospital, with its rich history and strong place in the community, is poised to grow for many years to come. Come and join a great team!

As a full time employee of McLaren Macomb, you will receive medical benefits along with vacation/personal time.

McLaren Macomb is a 288-bed tertiary teaching hospital located in Mount Clemens, Michigan. McLaren Macomb provides a full range of services. The hospital is verified as a Level II Trauma Center and operates one of the busiest Emergency Centers in the area.

**Position Summary:**

Performs routine and complex Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

**Essential Functions and Responsibilities** **:**

1. Specializes in performing routine and complex MRI procedures.

2. Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.

3. Operates and maintains all assigned MRI equipment to ensure it works properly.

4. Positions patients and utilizes equipment in order to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.

5. Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist's scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

6. Regularly replenishes stock such linen and related supplies.

7. Must maintain the required hours of continued education.

8. Must be flexible.

9. Must be able to multi-task.

**Qualifications**

_Required:_

+ Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.

+ Advanced ARRT Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

+ ARRT Radilogy Certification

+ Current BLS certification.

_Preferred:_

+ Associate degree in radiology.

**Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans**

**Job:** Technical

**Primary Location:** Michigan-Mount Clemens-Mt Clemens Reg Med Center

**Employee Status** Regular

**Shift** Day Job

**Job Type** Standard

**Schedule** Full-time

~ 1 year general radiology experience.
~ 6 months to 1 year full equivalent MRI experience
~ Completion of formalized MRI course at Junior College level or above or equivalent.
~ Must be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging, prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
~8 hours of stroke education/year

~ Basic knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and knowledge of MRI/MRA clinical protocols.
~ Knows and understands MRI physics.
~ Knows and understands MRI safety.

~ARRT Registry or ARMRIT
~IEMA License
~CPR Certification
~MRI registry eligible
~Must pass MRI boards within 1 year of hire.
~Ability to work overtime when required.
~Ability to be flexible in starting times to meet
demands.(weekend rotation and flexible hours.)
~ Able to respond to request to on 45 minutes notice
~ Able to take emergency call
~Ability to work overtime when required
demands.(weekend rotation and flexible hours.)
~Attends additional educational and safety inservices.
~Ability to respond to work at short notice.
~Ability to deal with extremely ill patients.
~Ability to communicate with patients
~Ability to adjust to flexible work hours.
~Ability to work weekends, holidays, and emergency
call~back.


~Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting.
LIGHT: Lifting up to 20~50 pounds occasionally and/or
up to 10 pounds frequently.
MEDIUM: Lifting up to 20~50 pounds occasionally
and/or
10 to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds
constantly.
HEAVY: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25
to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds
constantly.
~Ability to make independent professional decisions using
good judgment skills.
~Ability to practice high quality patient care and technical
competence.
~Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing
job activities.
~Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication
skills.
~May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as film
processing chemicals.
~Ability to attend out~of~town site visits to view equipment.

This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging. Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.


Purpose:

To perform a comprehensive range of magnetic resonance imaging procedures, providing examinations of optimal quality for the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury.


Accountabilities:

Accountable for positioning and immobilization of patients and proper selection of protocols along with computer reformatting of acquired data to obtain magnetic resonance scans of optimal diagnostic quality.
Responsible for securing pertinent history from patient, patient's chart, or family member to provide the radiologist with adequate information for exam interpretation and to ensure procedure criteria is met.
Accountable for obtaining documentation for department records related to patient st

Organization:

SGMF-Sutter Gould Med Foundation

Position Overview:

Competently performs routine and specialized Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) procedures to produce quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease. Works independently, exercising sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to execute safe and precise procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orienting other staff to the department.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

* Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technologist Program

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

* BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
* CA CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

* 5 years requires basic clinical and practical experience as typically acquired in a similar environment.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

* General knowledge of diagnostic MRI principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
* Capable of performing routine MRI examinations as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
* Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
* Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
* General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS).
* Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
* Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
* Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
* Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
* Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

10

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.