MRI Technologist

Great Plains Health•North Platte, NE

16h

About The Position

The MRI Technologist completes specialized MRI procedures in accordance with organizational policies and professional standards of care. The role is accountable for examination quality and requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and critical-thinking skills to obtain accurate diagnostic images. The technologist reviews patient history and examination orders, adapts examinations to patients’ needs, operates MRI equipment safely, follows department protocols, and prepares completed images for interpretation. The position also involves patient transport and preparation, venipuncture for examinations requiring intravenous contrast, and assistance with sterile-field preparation and radiologist support during interventional procedures. The technologist takes department call as assigned, participates in continuing education, and performs all functions in compliance with applicable policies, regulations, accreditation requirements, and professional standards.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Current Medical Radiographer license or Temporary Medical Radiographer credential as defined by Nebraska Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure 16-006.04, or ARRT with MRI modality, or ARMRIT credential.
BLS certification.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent standing or walking, sitting, lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally, pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds frequently, frequent bending, stooping, crouching, and floor-to-waist reaching, and occasional climbing of a one-step stool.
Manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and color vision within normal limits for age and gender.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology.
Registration or registry eligibility with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or another Allied Health Association certification.

Responsibilities

Review, obtain, and record patient history and the reason for examination; evaluate whether the ordered examination is appropriate and adapt it to the patient’s physical abilities and age-specific needs.
Review renal-function lab values and consult the radiologist about abnormal findings when intravenous contrast is used; reconcile at-home medications for conflicts with contrast use.
Transport patients safely and prepare them for examinations or procedures while maintaining privacy and comfort.
Perform venipuncture for examinations requiring intravenous contrast media.
For interventional procedures, prepare a sterile field and assist the radiologist as needed.
Operate MRI equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and select technical factors based on patient characteristics, pathology, age, abilities, and limitations.
Maintain a safe environment for patients and employees by applying knowledge of MRI safety issues.
Demonstrate the anatomy requested in each examination according to department protocols and standards of care; demonstrate competency in patient assessment, treatment, and care.
Use intravenous contrast media knowledgeably and treat adverse reactions.
Prepare completed images for interpretation by the interpreting physician and use the software applications required to complete examinations.
Take department call as assigned.
Participate in continuing education and stay current with changing technology, procedures, and protocols.
Follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards; provide customers with an excellent service experience.