MRI Technologist - Days - FT

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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.

Facility: West Patient Building

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $28.50 - $41.50

Department Details

This position offers an opportunity to work independently and with a tenured team of motivated professionals to provide ongoing collaboration and learning.

Rotate shift at the hospital and Van Demark building on day shift. Some 8 hour shifts and some 10 hour shifts to total 80 pay period. One week you may work 5 days a week 8 hours and one week you work 4 days 10 hours.

Work on GE MRI scanners with a mix of 1.5T and 3T.

In regards to selling points we do have some exciting things happening in MRI within the next year:

• Adding 3T MRI in July 2024
• Adding interoperative MRI machine in 2025
• Adding 3T MRI in 2026

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.

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.

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

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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 .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0182084

Job Function: Allied Health

Featured: No

Location: Sioux Falls, SD, US

Posted Date: 10/31/2024