Temp - Technologist - MRI (Afternoons) Saginaw MI

MRI Technologist Position 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 may be assigned.

A Day in the Life of a MRI Technologist at MyMichigan Health:

• (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.

• 2+ Years of MRI Experience - [REQUIRED]
• Siemens Experience - [REQUIRED]
• Associate Degree - [REQUIRED]
• Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 50-mile radius restriction) - Required

• Work History
• Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the speciality (MRI) - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms Completed within the last two years - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active MRI Certification through American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (AMRIT) - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active American Heart Association BLS- [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]

• ARRT
• BLS (AHA)