Lead MRI Technologist

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

2d•$33 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Provides work direction to ensure that daily responsibilities of staff technologists are properly delegated. Perform diagnostic radiographic imaging procedures through the operation of specialized equipment. Facilitates staff schedules, workflow adjustments, mentors other MRI technologists, and trains new hires. Assumes the role of the leader in the absence of the supervisor. Performs diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures, MRI safety considerations and provides a quality patient care experience. Initiates life support measures as necessary. The technologist must be able to interact effectively with patients and their family members, physicians, and other health care workers. Has extensive knowledge of operation of all MRI equipment and understands computer language. Positions the patient and provides for comfort during the exam. Administers contrast material as required. Obtains patient history and clinical indication for MRI study. Accurately documents in patient records. Utilizes electronic medical record software for accurate scheduling and billing procedures. Possesses the ability to professionally obtain information from patients or their responsible parties, to further improve their personalized treatment and care. On a continuum, the technologist works to develop an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status. Possesses extensive knowledge of cross-section anatomy. Works well with patients of all ages.

Requirements

Completion of a program accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
Thorough understanding of MRI techniques, procedures, and quality control (QC) testing is required.
Required to be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT).
MRI certification at the time of hire is required.
If working in North Dakota (ND) and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the ND Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDMIRT) is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.

Nice To Haves

One year experience as a staff radiologic technologist or in a special imaging modality preferred.
Two years minimum of experience as MRI Technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides work direction to ensure that daily responsibilities of staff technologists are properly delegated.
Perform diagnostic radiographic imaging procedures through the operation of specialized equipment.
Facilitates staff schedules, workflow adjustments, mentors other MRI technologists, and trains new hires.
Assumes the role of the leader in the absence of the supervisor.
Performs diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams.
Exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures, MRI safety considerations and provides a quality patient care experience.
Initiates life support measures as necessary.
Positions the patient and provides for comfort during the exam.
Administers contrast material as required.
Obtains patient history and clinical indication for MRI study.
Accurately documents in patient records.
Utilizes electronic medical record software for accurate scheduling and billing procedures.