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
This position is a leadership position joining the Quality Assurance team, overseeing the management of MRI imaging protocols at all Michigan Medicine MRI sites. This position also provides training and educational support to 86+ MRI technologists
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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
- Updating protocols on all scanners for Adult MR imaging, with a heavy focus on Breast imaging.
- Travel to all sites of operation; C&W, Pavilion, Northville Health Center, Brighton Center for Specialty Care, University Hospital, East Ann Arbor Health Center.
- Be competent in protocol development on all vendor platforms within Michigan Medicine MRI; Siemens, GE and Philips
- Communicate protocol changes and provide MRI education/training to the technologists in a timely fashion through one-on-one interaction, Outlook/Teams and a quarterly newsletters.
- Maintain and update the shared drive and Radiology SharePoint imaging protocol guidance with all pertinent protocol information via Radiology intranet.
- Work with divisional radiologists as necessary, in developing and/or improving clinical and research protocols.
- Facilitate regular protocol review meetings with each division within MRI.
- Work collaboratively with the Quality Control teams, pediatric Quality Assurance team and schedulers, answering all questions pertaining to adult protocols/scheduling. This collaboration includes monthly newsletters for all MRI Quality Assurance topics.
- Work closely with MRI management in maintaining proper and timely QA documentation; assisting in determining the impact of protocol changes on scheduling and throughput.
- Serve as a role model for the staff and provide support for the team.
- Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelors degree in a recognized field of science or learning.
- 3+ years of MRI experience in a hospital setting.
- Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (MR) or registration as a Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT).
- 2+ years of experience scanning on Philips Ingenia/Ambition R5.7 or greater, and Siemens Sola Vida XA31 or greater.
- Must complete Cardiac and Breast training within the first 12 months of hire/transfer.
- BLS Certification
Desired Qualifications*
- 1+ years of experience scanning on GE Artist MR30 or greater.
- Experience with alternative MR imaging (Pacemakers, Neurostimulators, Prostate/Breast/Liver Biopsies)
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Sharepoint, Powerpoint, Excel)
- MRSO Certification
- Familiarity with Radiology Billing
- Experience in MR imaging protocol building/development
- Interest in continuing MR education through personal development
Work Schedule
4x10-hour shifts, Monday 2pm-12am, Tuesday 12pm-10pm, Wednesday off, Thursday 12-pm-10pm, Friday 2pm-12am. No weekends, Holidays, or On-call duties
Work Locations
University Hospital
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
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. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.