MRI Technologist

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs MRI examinations using a variety of technical aspects that require judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in applying imaging parameters to obtain diagnostic images. Promotes a cooperative and professional atmosphere with an emphasis on patient care while maintaining magnet integrity. Serves patients of all ages. This PRN position is based at Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, in the RCH MIS MRI department. It requires working assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. The starting pay rate range is $34.77–$43.46, determined by the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduate of a radiology program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association, within 60 days of hire or transfer; caregivers must be BLS certified upon employment or within their 90-day probation period.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R)(MR) certification with advanced certification in MRI, or completion of the MRI Registry within 12 months of hire.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work: exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field.
One or more years of radiographer experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure no ferrous metal objects are taken into the scan room.
Position coils and patients to obtain the best image quality, handle coils carefully, and use padding where necessary for patient comfort.
Safely route IV lines and monitoring cables into and out of the magnet bore.
Select scanning parameters based on established protocols and information from patient history, charts, requisitions, and previous exams.
Prepare and administer the correct amount of contrast using aseptic techniques outlined in the Infection Control manual.
Start and maintain IV lines.
Document appropriately in the patient chart.
Ensure the procedure and related supplies are billed correctly.
Report malfunctions to the service representative by logging a service call and notify the charge technologist and/or supervisor.
Develop and maintain teamwork, demonstrate willingness to learn new procedures, and accept additional responsibilities.
Arrive on time and be prepared to work scheduled hours.
Work competently in required computer programs, including PACS, RIS, and Vrad, as well as manual downtime processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.