Monument Health

Cardiac MR Technologist | Rapid City Hospital

Monument Health$79K — $99K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required; Graduate from Radiology Program.
  • 1+ years of MRI experience required.
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider, AHA within 60 days of hire.
  • ARRT certification (R)(MR) with advanced MRI certification required.
  • Preferred: Associates degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MRI and cardiac examinations using established protocols.
  • Ensure no ferrous metal objects are brought into the scan room.
  • Position coils and patients for optimal image quality and comfort.
  • Select scanning parameters based on protocols and patient history.
  • Administer correct contrast amounts using aseptic techniques and document appropriately.
  • Ensure accurate billing for procedures and related supplies.
  • Report any equipment malfunctions promptly to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain teamwork and be willing to learn new procedures and tasks.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with emphasis on patient care.
  • Opportunities for professional development and additional responsibilities.
  • Essential role in patient diagnostic procedures.
  • Access to advanced imaging technology and protocols.
Full Job Description
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Primary Location
Rapid City, SD USA

Department
RCH MIS MRI

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Starting Pay Rate Range
$38.23 - $47.79
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary
Performs MRI and cardiac 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.

Job Description

Essential Functions:
  • Competently scans MR and CMR protocols developed by radiologists and cardiologists.
  • 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 protocols and 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.


Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General Studies

Graduate - Radiology Program

Experience - 1+ years of MRI Experience

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

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.

Preferred:

Education - Associates: Related Field

**Policy Number: MIS-7040-115 - Caregivers must be BLS certified upon employment or within their 90-day probation period.

Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Job Category
Diagnostics

Job Family
Technical Radiology

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type
Regular

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About Monument Health

Monument Health is a not-for-profit health care system located in Rapid City, South Dakota. It was founded in 1948 as Rapid City Regional Hospital and has since expanded to include five hospitals, 24 clinics, and several specialty centers. Monument Health provides a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, and women's health. The health care system is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the communities it serves.
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Founded
1973

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