MRI Tech I (NEW HIRE INCENTIVE)

SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $15,000

About the role

The MRI Techs of University of Michigan Health-West are caring healers, trusted and respected professionals who touch every life we serve. With warmth and skill, they ensure the safety of patients, comfort and educate families, and empower our care teams to deliver excellence. Through their training and dedication, MRI Techs exemplify the best of University of Michigan Health-West, upholding our promises to treat each patient as an individual and to make advanced healthcare excellence available to all.

Responsibilities

• Perform various MRI procedures that require independent judgement, including ordering, injecting, and scanning of patients.
• Demonstrate the appropriate knowledge of all protocols and parameters.
• Demonstrate the knowledge of the injection rates for each scan protocol.
• Understand the effect of transfer, reformats, removes, display, and archives images.
• Screen patients and other individuals who will be entering the scan room.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of the PACS and RIS systems.
• Recognize and apply the appropriate prep for each exam performed.
• Cite the scan parameter of each anatomical study performed.
• Assemble the appropriate sterile and non-sterile equipment setup for each special procedure.
• Assist radiology nurse in sedation procedures and follow the appropriate prep listed for specific exams.
• Proficient at starting P.V.A.D’s when necessary.
• Apply the appropriate coil for procedure performed.
• Understand the difference between Non-Ferrous vs. Ferrous equipment.
• Practice good safety precautions when handling ferrous equipment around the MRI unit.
• Participate in rotating on-call duties in the department.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of formal radiographic technology program in an AMA-approved school.
• Successful completion of board registry by ARRT.
• Preferably a member of either ASRT or MSRT or both.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in MRI or will cross-train an individual that is ARRT registered.
• Current BLS certification - Basic life support.
• Maintain ARRT certification.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000.