MRI Technologist

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

1d•$34 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

$20,000 Sign On Bonus Available to Qualified Candidates Performs MRI examinations utilizing a variety of technical aspects that require judgement, ingenuity, and initiative in applying imaging parameters to obtain diagnostic images. Promotes a cooperative and professional atmosphere with emphasis on patient care, while keeping magnet integrity in mind. Serves patients of all ages. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions Flexible scheduling

Requirements

Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General Studies
Graduate - Radiology Program
Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
(ARRT)(R)(MR) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification with advanced certification in MRI or Completion of MRI Registry within 12 months of hire.
Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.

Nice To Haves

Education - Associates: Related Field
Experience - 1+ years of Radiographer Experience

Responsibilities

Ensures no ferrous metal objects are taken into the scan room.
Properly positions coil and patient to obtain the best image quality.
Handles coils with care.
Pads placed where necessary for patient comfort.
Routes all IV lines and monitoring cables safely in and out of the magnet bore.
Selects scanning parameters based on established protocol and on information obtained from patient history, chart, requisition, and previous exams.
Prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual.
Able to start and maintain IV lines.
Documents appropriately in patients chart.
Ensures the procedure and related supplies are billed correctly.
Reports malfunctions to service representative by logging a service call and notifies charge technologist and/ or supervisor.
Develops and maintains teamwork.
Demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and accepts additional responsibilities.
Is on time and prepared to work scheduled hours.
Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes.
All other duties as assigned.