MRI Technologist Contingent Days at Tenet Healthcare

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diagnostic Imaging, MRI Equipment Operation, Patient History Review, Risk Assessment, Patient Education, Image Acquisition, Radiologist Communication, Medical Emergency Response, Post Care Instructions, Process Improvement, Quality Of Care Analysis, Patient Flow Analysis, Patient Satisfaction Improvement, Imaging Education, Call/Standby Availability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure. Job Description: Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic MRI exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. • Verifies patient identity and reviews patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure. • Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators. • Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up. • Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script. • Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist. • Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients. • Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction. • Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. • Able to take call/standby as required by the department. 1. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT). 2. Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period. 3. One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or advanced certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).

Responsibilities

The technologist performs diagnostic MRI exams following established policies, which includes verifying patient identity, obtaining and updating medical history, and explaining procedures, risks, and benefits to the patient. They are also responsible for acquiring appropriate images, reviewing them, documenting observations, and responding to medical emergencies as necessary.