MRI Tech
- Employer
- Altru Health System
- Location
- Grand Forks, ND
- Salary
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- Industry
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- Role
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- Job Type
- Long-Term
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Job Details
Job Summary
The MRI Technologist assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and collects pertinent information. The MRI Technologist reviews exams on the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), checking for quality and completeness, and completes all necessary paperwork. The technologist demonstrates regard for patient's safety and comfort.
Essential Job Functions
Demonstrates regard for patients' safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization, and positioning of patient.
Provides the patient and family with appropriate education to optimize their understanding within scope of responsibility.
Assures that a proper order is received prior to an exam performance and collects pertinent information prior to performing exam. Assists the Radiologist/physician with patient exams and notifies them of changes to the patient that may alter exam protocol and performance.
Reviews images for quality and completeness. Verifies that all images are on Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) with appropriate paperwork scanned in and distributes exam for interpretation to appropriate radiologist at completion of exam.
Prepares pharmaceutical vials for injection, calculates and measures dosage accurately, and administers orally or by intravenous injection (IV) the correct diagnostic or therapeutic dosage and completes all required records. Maintains accurate and complete record of all material received, dispensed, decayed and disposed of.
Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Safety & Compliance
Driving Requirements
Driving Category
Infrequent Driver
License, Certification & Registration
Title
Credentialing Body
Timeframe When Needed
Verified By
Radiographer
North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners
Prior to Start Date
HR Primary Sources
Radiographer
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
Prior to Start Date
HR Primary Sources
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
Within 18 Months of Start Date
HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association (AHA)
Within 2 Months of Start Date
Learning Management System
Experience
Experience
Required/Preferred
A minimum of 2 years of related experience
Preferred
Physical Demands
Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs Physical Demands
Activity
Frequency
Sit
Frequently (34-66%)
Stand
Frequently (34-66%)
Walk
Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend
Frequently (34-66%)
Reach
Frequently (34-66%)
Climb
Rarely (67%)
See
Continuously (>67%)
Hear
Continuously (>67%)
Weight Demands
Activity
Amount
Lift - Floor to Waist Level
Medium (20-40 pounds)
Carry
Medium (20-40 pounds)
Push/Pull
Medium (20-40 pounds)
Slide/Transfer
Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions
Condition
Frequency
Indoor
Continuously (>67%)
Outdoor
Not Applicable
Extreme Temperature
Not Applicable
Employee Health
Functional Assessment
Hazardous Drug Exposure
Fit Testing Required
D
Yes
Yes
The MRI Technologist assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and collects pertinent information. The MRI Technologist reviews exams on the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), checking for quality and completeness, and completes all necessary paperwork. The technologist demonstrates regard for patient's safety and comfort.
Essential Job Functions
Demonstrates regard for patients' safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization, and positioning of patient.
Provides the patient and family with appropriate education to optimize their understanding within scope of responsibility.
Assures that a proper order is received prior to an exam performance and collects pertinent information prior to performing exam. Assists the Radiologist/physician with patient exams and notifies them of changes to the patient that may alter exam protocol and performance.
Reviews images for quality and completeness. Verifies that all images are on Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) with appropriate paperwork scanned in and distributes exam for interpretation to appropriate radiologist at completion of exam.
Prepares pharmaceutical vials for injection, calculates and measures dosage accurately, and administers orally or by intravenous injection (IV) the correct diagnostic or therapeutic dosage and completes all required records. Maintains accurate and complete record of all material received, dispensed, decayed and disposed of.
Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Safety & Compliance
- Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
- Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
- All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
- The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
- The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
Driving Requirements
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Category
Infrequent Driver
License, Certification & Registration
Title
Credentialing Body
Timeframe When Needed
Verified By
Radiographer
North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners
Prior to Start Date
HR Primary Sources
Radiographer
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
Prior to Start Date
HR Primary Sources
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
Within 18 Months of Start Date
HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association (AHA)
Within 2 Months of Start Date
Learning Management System
Experience
Experience
Required/Preferred
A minimum of 2 years of related experience
Preferred
Physical Demands
Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs Physical Demands
Activity
Frequency
Sit
Frequently (34-66%)
Stand
Frequently (34-66%)
Walk
Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend
Frequently (34-66%)
Reach
Frequently (34-66%)
Climb
Rarely (67%)
See
Continuously (>67%)
Hear
Continuously (>67%)
Weight Demands
Activity
Amount
Lift - Floor to Waist Level
Medium (20-40 pounds)
Carry
Medium (20-40 pounds)
Push/Pull
Medium (20-40 pounds)
Slide/Transfer
Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions
Condition
Frequency
Indoor
Continuously (>67%)
Outdoor
Not Applicable
Extreme Temperature
Not Applicable
Employee Health
Functional Assessment
Hazardous Drug Exposure
Fit Testing Required
D
Yes
Yes
Company
Do what you love. Make a difference. Join our team of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years.
At Altru Health System, we are serious about providing an exceptional patient experience and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our physician-led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves over 225,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply or interview for a position, please contact careers@altru.org or 701.780.5123.
Company info
- Website
- http://www.altru.org/careers/
- Telephone
- 701-780-5123
- Location
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Grand Forks
North Dakota
US
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