Sanford Health

MRI Technologist

Sanford Health$64K — $102K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of formal Radiologic Technology training from an AMA or JRCERT approved school required.
  • Preferred training or experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
  • Must possess ARRT or ARMRIT certification at time of hire.
  • MRI certified or commitment to obtain certification within two years post-hire preferred for DICOE and ACR compliance.
  • Licensure through NDMIRT required for North Dakota practitioners performing medical imaging procedures.
  • Iowa practitioners must have a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic MRI exams while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Initiate life support measures when necessary during procedures.
  • Engage with patients, families, and health care professionals for effective care coordination.
  • Administer contrast material and document patient history accurately.
  • Utilize EMR software for efficient scheduling and billing processes.
  • Understand and address patients' physical and emotional needs throughout their care.
  • Adapt to expanded duties across sites, including on-call rotations and potential mobile imaging.

Benefits

  • Access to development and advancement opportunities within a large health system.
  • Working within a mission-driven organization focused on health and healing.
  • Engagement with a diverse patient population and multi-disciplinary team.
  • Dynamic work environment with responsibilities likely to evolve based on facility needs.
Full Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:
Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Salary Range: $31.00 - $49.50

Union Position:
No

Department Details

Summary
Performs diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures, MRI safety considerations and provides a quality patient care experience.

Job Description
Initiates life support measures as necessary. Interacts effectively with patients and their family members, physicians, and other health care workers. Has extensive knowledge of operation of all MRI equipment. Positions the patient and provides for comfort during the exam. Administers contrast material as required. Obtains patient history and clinical indication for MRI study. Accurately documents in patient records. Utilizes electronic medical record software for accurate scheduling and billing procedures. Possesses the ability to professionally obtain information from patients or their responsible parties, to further improve their personalized treatment and care.

On a continuum, the technologist works to develop an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status. Extensive knowledge of cross-section anatomy. Works well with all ages of patients.

Sanford Rural Health Network Facility sites may expand job responsibilities based on the needs of the facility, to include, but not limited to: on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays. Perform diagnostic radiology procedures. Perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and aware of general radiology protocols. May perform mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.

Qualifications
Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an American Medical Association (AMA) approved or Joint
Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved school is required.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) training or experience preferred.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) certification is required at the time of hire.

As per Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) and American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation requirements, MRI certified or certification to be obtained within two years post-hire is preferred.

If working in North Dakota (ND) and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the ND Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDMIRT) is required.

In the state of Iowa, all technologists must have a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public
Health in order to practice in the state of Iowa.

Basic Life Support (BLS) within six weeks of employment and recertified as required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected].

About Sanford Health

Sanford Health is a non-profit, integrated health care system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is the largest rural, not-for-profit health care system in the nation with locations in 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health's 48,000 employees, including 1,400 physicians, make it the largest employer in the Dakotas. Sanford Health provides care to patients through a network of hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other health care services. The organization's mission is to improve the human condition through exceptional care, innovation, and discovery.
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