MRI Technologist / 20hrs/wk. / Afternoons

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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Under general supervision, performs magnetic resonance imaging studies using a magnetic resonance imaging device, which includes preparing patients, positioning, setting imaging parameters, and performing computer processing and displaying images. Assists in developing protocol for patient studies. Performs quality control procedures on equipment.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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· Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.

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· Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary to ensure a safe procedure for the patient.

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· Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such linen and related supplies.

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· Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the MRI scan.

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· Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.

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· Administers contrast and monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study.

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· May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed.

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· Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.

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· Assists Radiologist in performing complex diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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· High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

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· Must maintain the required hours of continued education.

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· Healthcare Provider certification required. (BCLS)

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· Two (2) years of experience in Radiography is recommended but not mandatory.

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CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

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· Must be registered with the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT), or must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) with the advanced ARRT registry in MRI or registry eligible.

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· If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 12 months of date of hire. Failure to obtain registry within the designated time frame will result in termination of the Magnetic Resonance Technologist position.

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Additional Information

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  Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital

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  Department: MRI - HFMH

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  Shift: Evening Job

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  Union Code: Not Applicable

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  Additional Details

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This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

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Overview

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Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

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Benefits

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The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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