TRA Detroit MRI Technician Local and Travel Contracts

This role provides direct clinical patient care with Tenet's in-house contingent Pool, Trusted Resource Associates. Work directly with Tenet on a Travel, Local, or PRN assignment. With this in-house assignment, you will be part of the contingent workforce pool yet a W-2 Tenet employee and wear a Tenet employee badge, so you blend in as staff and are not outstanding as a Contractor. You will have direct access to Tenet's hiring managers, and if you ever turn permanent at a Tenet hospital, you will have built-up tenure.

Job Description and Requirements

• Specialty: MRI Technician
• Discipline: MRI Tech
• Start Date: ASAP 
• Duration: 13 Weeks 
• 40 Hours per week 
• Shift: 8 Hours Days and Mids
• Employment Type: Local and Travel Contract and PRN

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, the TRA, MRI Technologist performs diagnostic MRI exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patient’s medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure. Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, and/or psychological indicators. Explain the procedure to the patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script. Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to the 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 calls/standby as required by the department. 

Provide MR services to patients using independent judgment while adhering to all department and organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Liaisons for the MRI department will include the radiologist, radiology manager, service, patient scheduling, and building maintenance.

Requirements:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) 
• ARRT (MR) 
• State License -if required 
• CPR-Basic Life Support – American Heart Association  

Two years of specific experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• 401K with a match
• Preferred Booking Agreement (for Local Contacts)
• Referral bonus 

Produces high quality images in a safe and efficient manner. Completes required exams; sends studies to reading station for radiologist review, completes all associated documentation.

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited Imaging Program.
Preferred: Associate degree or Bachelor's degree

Experience:

Preferred: 1-3 years

Certifications:

Required:  AMRIT and/or ARRT (R) and documentation of MRI training.  Must obtain MRI Registry within 1 year of hire.  AHA BLS. State license if required

Preferred:  ARRT (MR).

Physical Demands:

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