MRI Tech

Coteau des Prairies Health Care System; Sisseton (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Coteau des Prairies Health Care System seeks an MRI technologist to perform diagnostic MRI exams with emphasis on patient safety and quality care. You will operate MRI equipment, document findings in the EMR, and ensure smooth scheduling and billing processes.

On-call rotations, including nights and weekends, may be required. Required MRI training or experience, AMA/JRCERT accredited education, and ARRT or ARMRIT certification at hire; BLS within six weeks of employment is expected with

Qualifications

• Completion of AMA/JRCERT approved Radiologic Technology program.
• MRI training or experience required.
• ARRT or ARMRIT certification required at hire.
• BLS certification within six weeks of employment.
• ACR accreditation preferred; certification within two years post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic MRI exams with proper safety and quality patient care.
• Operate MRI equipment and document in EMR for scheduling and billing.
• On-call rotations may include nights, weekends, and holidays; may perform mobile imaging and EKG.

Skills

MRI safety

Patient care

Cross-section anatomy

Education

AMA/JRCERT accredited radiologic technology program

Tools

ARRT certification

ARMRIT certification

Job description

Job 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. 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.

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.

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 required.

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.

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