Lead Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

5d•$33 - $52

About The Position

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. We have a highly effective communicative department. We take pride in the fact that we are a MRI "family" in the sense of support in all areas. The MRI staff are very supportive, helpful, and always willing to learn and help in any areas. The MRI department is a team of people that have come together to make sure we give our patients and their families the best experience possible. Provides work direction to ensure that daily responsibilities of staff technologists are properly delegated and has good communicative skills. Perform diagnostic radiographic imaging procedures through the operation of specialized equipment. Facilitates staff schedules, workflow adjustments, mentors other MRI technologists, and trains new hires. Assumes the role of the leader in the absence of the supervisor. 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. The technologist must be able to interact effectively and have good communication skills with patients and their family members, physicians, and other health care workers. Has extensive knowledge of operation of all MRI equipment and understands computer language. 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. Possesses extensive knowledge of cross-section anatomy. Works well with patients of all ages. 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 talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.

Requirements

Completion of a program accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
Thorough understanding of MRI techniques, procedures, and quality control (QC) testing is required.
Required to be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT).
MRI certification at the time of hire is required.
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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.

Nice To Haves

One year experience as a staff radiologic technologist or in a special imaging modality preferred.
Two years minimum of experience as MRI Technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides work direction to ensure that daily responsibilities of staff technologists are properly delegated and has good communicative skills.
Perform diagnostic radiographic imaging procedures through the operation of specialized equipment.
Facilitates staff schedules, workflow adjustments, mentors other MRI technologists, and trains new hires.
Assumes the role of the leader in the absence of the supervisor.
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.
The technologist must be able to interact effectively and have good communication skills with patients and their family members, physicians, and other health care workers.
Has extensive knowledge of operation of all MRI equipment and understands computer language.
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.
Possesses extensive knowledge of cross-section anatomy.
Works well with patients of all ages.