MRI Technologist
St. Ignace, Michigan
St. Ignance, MI

MRI Technologist

Location: Michigan Employment Type: Contract Clinician Contract Length: 8 weeks Shift: 12-hour days Hours per Week: 36

Role Summary

Responsible for patient safety and high-quality MR studies. Communicates effectively with customers, including radiologists, and sometimes trains new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.

Key Duties

• Operate MRI and related equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images of various body areas, including advanced studies.
• Interview patients to explain MRI procedures and address concerns, with tact, courtesy, and poise.
• Ensure patient safety, including pre-screening for contraindications and aseptic injection technique.
• Train new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators, and check and qualify their work.
• Troubleshoot the scanner, coils, and peripheral equipment (such as monitors and PACS) to prevent downtime or delays in patient care. Escalate complex issues as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• AHA BLS
• ARRT (MR)
• Valid state driver's license (as applicable)
• Technical proficiency operating designated vendor scanning equipment
• Proficiency running advanced MR studies independently
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment
• Experience managing customer interactions independently and resolving problems to mutual satisfaction
• Ability to explain complex medical terms and procedures in terms a non-medical audience can understand

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• At least 1 year of MR experience in high-volume environments

Other Details

• Local travel may be required.