"MRI Technologist"

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Completing MRI exams prescribed by a Radiologist that are completed on/at the posted shift/site once competencies have been acquired.

• Performs Diagnostic Procedures
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring that no contraindication to a safe and/or diagnostic procedure exists and that this information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner and HIPAA disclosure.
• Position patients, using appropriate hearing protection and immobilizing techniques pertinent to an age specific population.
• Apply principles of MR safety for patient, self, and others to provide an MR compatible environment in which to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Position patients to best demonstrate an anatomic area of interest, while respecting patient's ability, comfort, and safety.
• Selects appropriate imaging coil and operate MR equipment according to the established protocols.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
• Prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media under the direction of a Radiologist and Department protocol.
• Provides instruction for patients, students and/or health care professionals.
• Understands and apply Guest Relation skills. Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Ensures that the scan room and the control room are stocked appropriately with the necessary items to conduct and safe MRI exam. (IV supplies, Linens)
• Stay in constant communication with technologists and lead technologists.
• Train new staff to meet department requirements.
• Take on the role of Lead Technologist and PCT when these positions have been acutely vacated.
• Train newer staff to meet the department requirements.

Requirements:

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (MR) or registration as a Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT). The first attempt must be within 6 months from hire/transfer. 3 attempts must be completed within 18 months from hire/transfer.
• MRI Registry eligible, Certification and Registration via ARRT or ARMRIT First attempt must be within 6 months from hire/transfer. 3 attempts must be completed within 18 months from hire/transfer.
• Cross-trainer Candidates (Currently certified in XR, CT, US, ND) must pass their MRI board up to 18 months from their hire date
• Reasonable experience in diagnostic radiography.
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent hospital-based MRI experience.
• MRI advanced imaging and research experience.
• Epic experience
• IV Experience

Hours and Days: 4 shifts from 10p-7a, working every other weekend

Scheduling Flexibility: The department makes every effort to provide consistent schedules; however, shifts and schedules may be adjusted as necessary to meet patient care and operational requirements.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.