MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MRI Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeSaginaw, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree is required; equivalent experience is described as a degree in a healthcare-related field.
Completion of an American Medical Association-approved radiologic technology program or the Michigan Radiologic and Sciences Consortium MRI Program is required.
ARRT MRI certification is required within two years of hire or transfer.
Basic Life Support certification is required within one month of hire or transfer.
Two years of MRI experience is preferred.
Interpersonal skills are needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups at all levels.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
Be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute.
Be able to move freely about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the functions outlined in the job description.
Have sufficient vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices.
Be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods and make postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Follow bloodborne pathogen and tuberculosis testing requirements.
Handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Have the dexterity to handle, reach, grasp, finger, and feel, including repetitive movements.
Meet the light physical-demand requirements, including occasional lifting or carrying of 11–20 pounds and frequent handling of 10 pounds or walking, standing, pushing, or pulling arm or leg controls.

Responsibilities

Prepare the scan room and patient for examination.
Draw up intravenous contrast when needed and administer oral contrast when indicated; perform the equipment warm-up procedure; enter patient data and scan parameters; review patient data and previous examinations; screen patients for contraindications; explain the procedure and answer patient questions.
Transport patients into the examination room, assist and position them, assess for allergies, inject appropriate intravenous contrast, and perform scans with appropriate positioning while identifying the need for additional or thinner images.
Use correct protocols, coils, restraints, and other materials during scanning.
Mark patient orientation properly and enter images in the correct order using the keypad.
Prepare records for the radiologist, ensure clinical information is complete and images are correctly ordered, and provide additional information as required.
Maintain patient flow and a patient log, and enter appropriate charges into the computer system.
Ensure proper equipment operation; notify the manager of equipment failure, contact the service provider as required, and keep equipment clean.
Provide support to the radiologist during invasive MRI procedures.
Maintain the sterile field and equipment, including needles and solutions, during invasive MRI procedures.
Help in other department areas when time permits.
Use appropriate lifting equipment routinely and follow MRI safety practices.
Demonstrate competency in infection prevention and control practices and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Two years of experience in MRI.

Summary

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to; performing magnetic resonance imaging on patients utilizing highly technical equipment and administering contrast materials as required. Other functions that may be assigned.
Responsibilities

(25%)* Prepare scan room and patient for examination.

(25%)* Draw up IV contrast if needed; administer oral contrast if indicated; perform warm-up procedure on equipment; enter patient data and appropriate scan parameters; review patient data to assure proper exam; review previous exams. Interview and screen patients for contraindications prior to having and MRI study; explain the procedure and answer patient questions.

(25%)* Transport patient into exam room, assist patient & position appropriately for exam; determine if allergic to anything; inject appropriate IV contrast; perform scan with attention to appropriate positioning; be alert for need of additional or thinner slices/images. Utilize correct protocols, coils, restraints and other materials when scanning.

(15%)* Assure proper marking with regard to orientation of patient; enter images with keypad with attention to order of image.

(10%)* Prepare records for radiologist and assures that all clinical information is complete; assures that exam images are in correct order; provide additional information as required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains patient flow; maintains a patient log; assure that appropriate charges are entered into computer system.

Assure proper equipment operation.

Notify manager of equipment failure; call service provider as required; keeps equipment clean.

Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times toward all employees, physicians, associated staff and MyMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot customers and potential customers.

Provides support to Radiologist during invasive MRI procedure.

Maintains sterile field and needed equipment, i.e., needles and solutions during invasive MRI procedure.

Helps in other areas of department when time permits.

Utilizes appropriate lift equipment on a routine basis and MRI safety.

Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies.

All other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

ARRT MR - ARRT MRI

Required Equivalent Experience - ARRT MRI - required within two years of hire or transfer date

BLS - Basic Life Support

Required Equivalent Experience - Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Required Education

Associates Degree
Equivalent Experience: Degree in Healthcare Related Field. Knowledge of MRI as normally acquired through completion of an AMA approved radiologic technology program required or the Michigan Radiologic and Sciences Consortium (MiRIS) MRI Program. Two years experience in MRI pref

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows.

An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.

Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)

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About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Troy, MI
Founded: Not listed

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