FULL TIME-DAYS

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures performs diagnostic MR exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment and techniques. Follows Beaumont philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Verifies patient identification and physician order.

2. Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam.

3. Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical record.

4. Ensures MRI safety form is completed by patient/designee/floor RN and reviews information with patient/designee immediately prior to patient entering MRI scanning room.

5. Safely and proficiently operates MR imaging equipment.

6. Places IVs as required for injection of contrast media.

7. Performs procedures according to MR protocols.

8. Performs MRI and related patient care procedures using age-appropriate methods for patient’s physical ability and/or limitations.

9. Monitors patient during examination to ensure their safety while in the MR Suite.

10. Ensures STAT requests are relayed to radiologist in a timely manner.

11. Ensures equipment is wiped down and sanitized between patients and exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies.

12. Uses effective inter/intra-departmental communication and participation with medical staff, management, technical and support staff.

13. Accurately and efficiently uses hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules and sending information to PACS.

14. Performs quality MR Scans after verification of patient identification and physician order.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.

A. Education / Training:

• Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Accredited Radiography program.

B. Work Experience:

• 1-3 years clinical experience beyond staff radiographer level preferred.

C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• ARRT Registered (MR) and/or completion of Accredited Radiology program- must be registry eligible to take the ARRT(MR) certification required within 1 year of hire.

• ARRT Registered and/or Graduate of Approved MRI Technologist Program American Registry of Magnetic Resonance

Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT).

• Must remain in good standing with the ARRT and/or ARMRIT. Technologists working in MRI modality before 2008 are exempt from additional MRI certification.

D. Other Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers at hire through the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.

BENEFITS

Beaumont offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling

• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services

• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans

• Relocation assistance

• Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance

• NEW On-demand pay program –Powered by Payactiv

ABOUT BEAUMONT

Beaumont offers you a world of opportunity throughout Southeast Michigan. With eight hospitals and 155 outpatient sites you’ll have a wide variety of practice settings to choose from. Beaumont has more nationally ranked hospitals in Michigan than any other health system.

Beaumont Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

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