MRI Technologist

Job Summary

Performs diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams, exercising professional judgment in procedures, MRI safety, and providing a quality patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Initiates life support measures as necessary.
• Interacts effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care workers.
• Operates all MRI equipment with extensive knowledge.
• Positions patients and ensures comfort during exams.
• Administers contrast material as required.
• Obtains patient history and clinical indication for MRI studies.
• Accurately documents in patient records and utilizes electronic medical record software for scheduling and billing.
• Provides professional information gathering to improve personalized treatment and care.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of cross‑sectional anatomy and works well with patients of all ages.
• May participate in on‑call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs basic diagnostic radiology tasks and follows general radiology protocols.
• May perform mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual‑energy x‑ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA‑approved or JRCERT‑approved school.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) certification at time of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and recertified as required.
• If working in North Dakota, licensure through the ND Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board.
• If practicing in Iowa, a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) training or experience.
• MRI certification or ability to obtain certification within two years post‑hire per DICOE and ACR accreditation requirements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits.
• Generous time‑off package.

Pay

Salary range: $32.59 – $49.50 per hour. May be eligible for a sign‑on bonus up to $20,000.

Schedule

• Full‑time, 32 weekly hours.
• Shift: 8‑hour evening shifts, Monday – Thursday 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
• Occasional weekend call.