MRI Technologist Contingent
Company: Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: January 16, 2023
Job Description:
Employment Type:Part timeShift:Description:Job location - Ann
Arbor & Canton, MI
- An Opportunity to Join Our Remarkable Care Team!Saint Joseph
Mercy Health System, one of the nation's top health care services
providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS
represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff,
and includes 6 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent
Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers.General Summary:The
MRI Technologist is responsible for reviewing the Physician Order
and reason for exam, preparing the patient, positioning, and
performing MRI imaging of patients. The MRI Technologist
demonstrates an advanced functional knowledge of MRI/MRA and
related clinical indicators for exams to be performed. The MRI
Technologists may adjust scanning protocols based on the
anatomy/physiology presented during the scan. The MRI Technologist
works closely with MRI leadership and the Radiologist to produce
the most diagnostic images possible in accordance with the
department protocols. Administers contrast media required per
specific diagnostic protocols. The MRI Technologist may also assist
the physician/APP with the performance of MRI-guided invasive
procedures. Performs a variety of technical procedures requiring
independent judgment, with integrity and initiative and be able to
work with minimum supervision.Functions:
- Reviews patient's charts/requisitions and results from previous
procedures, records patients' medical information and explain the
procedure to be performed on the patient using laymen terms, care,
courtesy and tact.
- Reviews request for MRI procedures, patient history,
preparation recommendation, and department guidelines to determine
appropriate diagnostic images, anatomical regions to be examined,
procedure and protocol to be followed.
- Interacts with radiologist and referring physicians to ensure
that the correct procedure is done.
- Additional duties as assigned by the hiring
manager/supervisor.Contingent position. Must have availability for
weekend and weekday.Requirements:Required Education, Experience and
Certification/Licensure
- Completion of an accredited MRI Technologist program Advanced
certification in MRI by ARRT or ARMRIT; OR MRI Registry-eligible
with certification within one year of hire
- Maintain Continuing Education credits (24 CEU in two period)
and other requirements to maintain ARRT certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- One year MRI experience preferredRequired Skills and Abilities
- Must have good working knowledge of cross-sectional
anatomy
- Must be proficient in venipuncture
- Must know methods to set up and operate MRI equipment
- Must be very conscientious and detail oriented person with
excellent communication skills and demonstrate excellent customer
service skills to deal effectively with patients, and various
levels of hospital personnel, outside customers, and community
groupsEmployees of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea enjoy...
- Competitive compensation
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and
Trinity HealthVisit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers to learn more
about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities
available to you at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.Our Commitment
to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000
colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25
states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are
trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions,
language preferences, and health practices of the communities that
we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health
outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of
thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often
lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a
unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment,
retention, and development), commitment and accountability,
communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
Keywords: Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, Ann Arbor , MRI Technologist Contingent, Other , Ann Arbor, Michigan
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