What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist - MRI - PRN position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
GENERAL SUMMARY
Shift: PRN, hours and shift will vary
Operate a scanner to obtain images used to diagnose and treat of pathologies. - Prepare and position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body. - Perform patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination. - Enter and monitor patient data, transfer images from disk to magnetic media to produce the transparency, and develop film in an automatic processor. - Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines. - Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). - Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. - Assist 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/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- 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. No additional preferences.
CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following required:
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to 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.
- Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging credentialed from the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
