MRI Technologist

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

Performs diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams, using professional judgment in conducting procedures and applying MRI safety considerations while providing a quality patient care experience. The technologist obtains patient history and clinical indications, positions patients and helps ensure their comfort, administers contrast material as required, and accurately documents care in patient records. The role also uses electronic medical record software for scheduling and billing and requires effective, professional interaction with patients, their families, physicians, and other health care workers. The technologist maintains extensive knowledge of MRI equipment and cross-sectional anatomy, works with patients of all ages, and develops an understanding of patients’ physical and emotional status. Life-support measures are initiated as necessary. At Sanford Rural Health Network facility sites, responsibilities may expand according to facility needs and may include on-call rotations at night, on weekends, and on holidays; diagnostic radiology procedures and tasks; and mobile imaging, EKG, cardiac monitor placement, or DEXA procedures.

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.
ARRT or ARMRIT certification is required at the time of hire.
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.
For work in Iowa, a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six weeks of employment and must be recertified as required.

Nice To Haves

MRI training or experience is preferred.
MRI certification, or certification obtained within two years after hire, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic MRI exams and exercise professional judgment in 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 apply knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
Position patients and provide for their comfort during exams.
Administer contrast material as required.
Obtain patient history and clinical indications for MRI studies.
Document accurately in patient records.
Use electronic medical record software for scheduling and billing procedures.
Professionally obtain information from patients or their responsible parties to improve personalized treatment and care.
Work with patients of all ages and develop an understanding of their physical and emotional status.
At Sanford Rural Health Network facility sites, as needed, participate in on-call rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
At Sanford Rural Health Network facility sites, as needed, perform diagnostic radiology procedures and basic diagnostic radiology tasks in accordance with general protocols.
At Sanford Rural Health Network facility sites, as needed, perform mobile imaging, EKG, cardiac monitor placement, or DEXA procedures.