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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

MRI Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKalamazoo, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree from an accredited school of Radiological Technology is required.
  • At least three months of clinical and on-the-job training is required.
  • Registry eligible or registered R.T. (MR) and/or ARMRIT certification is required. Registry-eligible technologists must receive registration within six months of hire.
  • BLS is required within six months of hire.
  • Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with departmental record keeping.
  • Must demonstrate human relations skills to deal with patients and physicians in difficult or sensitive situations, including verbal and written communication, problem solving, and assertiveness.
  • Must have a customer service orientation.
  • Must demonstrate leadership and organization skills, including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures.
  • Must be able to perform work requiring sustained mental and visual alertness and concentration, including operating a computer or CRT for 40 to 70 percent of the time.
  • Must be able to stand or walk considerably, regularly lift objects weighing 20 pounds or less, assist with heavier tasks such as moving patients, and assume fatiguing positions and motions.

Responsibilities

  • Receive or escort patients into the examination area, review pertinent patient information, and instruct patients concerning the examination.
  • Provide MRI services according to policy and procedure, considering the age and special characteristics of the patient; services include all body parts.
  • Provide timely service and complete work on a timely basis.
  • Clean, maintain, and monitor equipment; troubleshoot equipment according to manufacturers' recommendations.
  • Report equipment problems to the supervisor and contact the manufacturer's service department when the supervisor is absent.
  • Perform first aid as required and assist in cases of adverse reaction to contrast media or other emergencies.
  • Observe and practice sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
  • Provide quality MRI procedures for radiologist interpretation.
  • Keep the supervisor informed of unusual matters and seek the supervisor's advice and counsel while cooperating in carrying out the work.
  • Maintain appropriate supply levels in areas of responsibility.
  • Demonstrate or oversee on-the-job training for student technologists and other non-professional assistants as assigned.
  • Demonstrate or oversee on-the-job training for newly hired MRI Technologists or those needing additional training on new procedures.
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service when answering the phone.
  • Practice safety specific to MRI.

About the Company

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Bronson Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health system serving southwest Michigan. The system provides hospital, primary, specialty, emergency, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community health services through regional care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout southwest Michigan. Its operating model centers on coordinated hospitals and practices supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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