MRI Technologist

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

10d•$32 - $50

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform diagnostic MRI exams and provide quality patient care. The technologist uses professional judgment when performing procedures and applying MRI safety considerations, and works with patients of all ages, their families, physicians, and other health care workers. Depending on facility needs, responsibilities at Sanford Rural Health Network sites may also include on-call coverage and additional diagnostic imaging tasks.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training at an American Medical Association (AMA)-approved or Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)-approved school.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) certification at the time of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and recertification as required.
For work in North Dakota involving medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the ND Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDMIRT) is required.
In Iowa, technologists must have a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Nice To Haves

MRI training or experience.
MRI certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two years post-hire, as preferred for DICOE and ACR accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic MRI exams and exercise professional judgment regarding procedures and MRI safety.
Initiate life support measures as necessary.
Interact effectively with patients and family members, physicians, and other health care workers.
Operate MRI equipment and position patients to support their comfort during exams.
Administer contrast material as required.
Obtain patient history and clinical indications for MRI studies.
Accurately document information in patient records and use electronic medical record software for scheduling and billing procedures.
Professionally obtain information from patients or their responsible parties to support personalized treatment and care.
Develop an understanding of patients’ physical and emotional status.
At Sanford Rural Health Network facility sites, responsibilities may expand to include on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays.
Perform diagnostic radiology procedures and basic diagnostic radiology tasks, following general radiology protocols.
May perform mobile imaging, electrocardiograms (EKGs), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.