MRI Technologist - MRI - PRN - Varies

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shift: PRN, hours and shift will vary depending on needs of the department

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.

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Department: Magnetic Resonance Imaging 001
• Shift: Rotating
• Union Code: Not Applicable