MRI Technologist

Posted:
8/22/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid


Job Summary

Provides health care services, applying pulsed radio-frequency waves and magnetic energy to assist diagnosis or treatment. Performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures, computer processing and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.


Essential Functions

  • Verifies patient’s clinical history, ensuring that information is documented and readily available to the licensed practitioner.
  • Completes proper patient identification and order verification. Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
  • Selects and operates magnetic resonance system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices and associated equipment to achieve desired results. Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
  • Prepares/administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
  • Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and pushes images to picture archiving and communication system (PACS) as the accepted electronic format for permanent patient record, assures proper identification is evident.
  • Maintains a clean work environment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department unit personnel.
  • Assignments are routine; follows established protocols. Works under close supervision, seeks guidance where needed; requires some instruction on day-to-day work and resolves routine problems.

Qualifications
  • Required Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field
  • Preferred Bachelor's Degree
  • CRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-American Registry Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (MRI) - ARMRIT American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Radiation Therapist - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Sonographer (S) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Sonographer (S) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Nuc Med Technologist (N) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Vascular Technologist (VT) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Musculoskeletal (MSK) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire required And
  • CRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist 2 Yrs required Or
  • CRT-American Registry Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (MRI) - ARMRIT American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 2 Yrs required
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Physical Demands

  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs
  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Standing: Occasionally
  • Walking: Occasionally
  • Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
  • Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
  • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
  • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
  • Squat: Seldom
  • Driving: Seldom
  • Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
  • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
  • Handling: Occasionally
  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
  • Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location

SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name

MRI - Blodgett

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

6p-6a and 7p-7a

Days Worked

Week 1 Thurs, Friday, Saturday Week 2 Monday, Tues, Wed

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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