MRI Technologist

About the role

Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Evening and Night Shift (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and adjusts equipment for performing MRI.
• Positions and instructs patients regarding procedures.
• Maintains competency with IV injections for the administration of IV contrast media.
• Performs MRI procedures accurately and efficiently and according to established standards.
• Captures and maintains records as needed by the Radiology Department, Quality Assurance Department, Joint Commission accreditation, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the law.
• Maintains all records/reports required for the MRI area (i.e. patient records, volume records and equipment records).
• Provides detailed reports to management as requested.
• Consults with radiologist, physicians and other patient-care personnel as to specific details of individual exams and for specialized protocols.
• Researches lab data results, be familiar with IV Access Systems/Restrictions, and monitors injection of contrast material and patient condition throughout the exam.

Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of radiologic and MRI terminology, practices and procedures, physiology and human anatomy.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.