MRI Technologist

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

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About The Position

Performs diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams, using professional judgment in carrying out procedures and MRI safety considerations while providing quality patient care. The technologist interacts with patients and their families, physicians, and other health care workers; positions patients and helps ensure their comfort; administers contrast as required; obtains patient history and clinical indications; and documents information accurately in patient records. The role also uses electronic medical record software for scheduling and billing and requires an understanding of patients’ physical and emotional status, cross-sectional anatomy, and care for patients of all ages. At Sanford Rural Health Network facility sites, responsibilities may expand according to facility needs. Additional duties may include on-call coverage at night, on weekends, and on holidays; diagnostic radiology procedures and basic radiology tasks; and potentially mobile imaging, electrocardiograms (EKGs), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (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 certification or ARMRIT certification at the time of hire.
If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the ND Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board is required.
In Iowa, a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment, with recertification as required.

Nice To Haves

MRI training or experience is preferred.
MRI certification, or certification obtained within two years after hire, is preferred under DICOE and ACR accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic MRI exams.
Use professional judgment in performing procedures and considering MRI safety.
Initiate life support measures when necessary.
Interact effectively with patients and their family members, physicians, and other health care workers.
Operate MRI equipment.
Position patients and provide for their comfort during exams.
Administer contrast material as required.
Obtain patient history and clinical indications for MRI studies.
Accurately document in patient records.
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 and work with patients of all ages.
At applicable Sanford Rural Health Network facilities, perform diagnostic radiology procedures and basic diagnostic radiology tasks, and follow general radiology protocols.
At applicable facilities, potentially perform mobile imaging, EKGs, cardiac monitor placement, and DEXA procedures.
At applicable facilities, participate in on-call rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays.