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Position Number: 1504697
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

MRI Technologist

Job Opening ID: 173913
Work Location: Michigan Medicine - Health Sys
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Organizational Group: Um Hospital
Department: UMH Radiology UH
Posting Begin/End Date: 6/13/2019 6/20/2019
Salary:
Paid Time Off: Yes
Career Interest: Patient Care Services
Radiology

How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary
Why work on the Michigan Medicine Medical Imaging Team?

As an MRI Technologist with Michigan Medicine, you will perform high quality Diagnostic MRI procedures applying various principles and protocols. You'll administer various contrast media orders to render specific organs or systems more opaque. You will perform quality assurance control on magnetic resonance equipment. Patients come to Michigan Medicine when they are searching for high-end specialty care. Our physicians and clinicians take groundbreaking research from bench to bedside. If you want to develop and grow, maximize and expand your career experience as an MRI Technologist, there is no better place.

What perks and benefits can you look forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage.
2:1 Match on retirement savings.
Generous PTO program.
Exposure to innovative medical imaging studies and practices.
Advancement opportunities into lead roles and specialty imaging departments.
State of the art technology.
Paid breaks and lunches.

What skills would you master?

You will learn to effectively scan with top-of-the-line equipment from GE, Siemens and Phillips.
You'll become skilled in interpreting patient histories and physician instructions to ensure proper examination and diagnostic results are produced.
You'll obtain images from adult and pediatric patients, ranging in acuity.
Our MRI Technologists are deeply dynamic, flexible and dependable. We work with highly acute patients are prepared to respond appropriately at all times.
You'll perfect critical thinking skills, ingenuity, creativity and integrity.
Our Main campus and Children's and Women's Hospital are Level 1 Trauma Centers and see a great variety of critical care patients.

Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs Diagnostic Procedures
Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring that no contraindication to a safe and/or diagnostic procedure exists and that this information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner and HIPAA disclosure.
Positions patient using appropriate hearing protection and immobilizing techniques pertinent to an age specific population.
Applies principles of MR safety for patient, self and others to provide an MR compatible environment in which to perform diagnostic procedures.
Position patients to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, while respecting patient's ability, comfort and safety.
Selects appropriate imaging coil and operate MR equipment according to the established protocols.
Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
Prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media under the direction of a Radiologist and Department protocol.
Provides instruction for patients, students and/or health care professionals.
Understands and applies Guest Relation skills. Maintains patient confidentiality.
Insures that the scan room and the technologist room is stocked appropriately with the necessary item to conduct and safe MRI exam. (IV supplies, Linens)
Stay in constant communication with technologists and lead technologists
Snapboard/Face to Face
Status of patient
Location of patient
Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times.

Secondary Duties and Responsivities (When PCTAs are not available)

Screen and Change MRI patients (Outpatients, Inpatients, and ER)
Prep patients
Point of Care (GFR, Pregnancy)
Oral Contrast
Pre-Screening x-rays
IV access
Transport and assist patients
Work with the Lead Technologist to maximize efficient patient throughput
Stocking
Linen in dressing rooms
Blanket warmers
IV cart
Volumen
Perform patient scheduling and reception duties, and assist clerical staff as needed
Assist in codes and contrast reactions (Inject Epi pen, as directed)
Assist General Anesthesia
Review ticket to Ride
Assist nursing staff with sedated patients

Required Qualifications*
What are the qualifications?

Required within 6 months of hire date or before
Graduation from a school of Radiologic Technology.
Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (MR) or
Registration as a Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT).

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment

Desired Qualifications*

Recent hospital-based MRI experience.
Interest in continuing education presentations.
MRI advanced imaging and research interests.
Epic experience

Work Schedule

Nights/Weekends

Rotating schedule

Work Locations
Department of RadiologyMRI DivisionUniversity Hospital

Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

To apply, visit http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/173913/mri_technologist