Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist

Location & Schedule

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Iron Mtn, Iron Mountain, MI (1721 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USA). Shift: 10‑hour rotating shifts, 40 hours per week.

Job Summary

Performs diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams, exercising professional judgment, ensuring MRI safety, and providing a quality patient‑care experience. Initiates life‑support measures as necessary and interacts effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health‑care workers.

Responsibilities

• Operate all MRI equipment with extensive knowledge and position patients comfortably for exams.
• Administer contrast material when required.
• Obtain patient history and clinical indication for each MRI study.
• Accurately document procedures in patient records and utilize electronic medical record software for scheduling and billing.
• Communicate professionally with patients or their responsible parties to enhance personalized care.
• Assess patients’ physical and emotional status throughout the imaging process.
• Apply extensive cross‑sectional anatomy knowledge and work with patients of all ages.
• Participate in on‑call rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Perform additional diagnostic radiology procedures and basic radiology tasks following general protocols.
• May conduct mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual‑energy X‑ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal Radiologic Technology training from an AMA‑approved or JRCERT‑approved program.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) training or experience (preferred).
• ARRT certification or ARMRIT certification required at time of hire.
• MRI certification (or obtain within two years post‑hire) per DICOE and ACR accreditation requirements (preferred).
• If practicing in North Dakota, licensure through the ND Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board.
• If practicing in Iowa, a permit to practice issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and recertification as required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work‑life balance programs.
• Generous paid time off.

Job Function: Allied Health | Requisition #: R‑0267782