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MRI Technologist

Sanford Health · Marshfield, WI · $32.59–$49.50 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you help a claustrophobic patient get through a 45-minute exam?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical ways to calm patients and still get usable images.

Tell me about a time you had to push back on an ordering provider or ask for clarification on an exam order.

What they are checking: Whether they speak up when an order or clinical indication doesn't match, so the right exam gets done.

What would you do

A patient has a pacemaker and the paperwork doesn't say whether it's MR conditional. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and verify device conditions with the radiologist rather than scanning on assumption.

A patient starts having a reaction after contrast is given. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can recognize a contrast reaction and start emergency steps, since the role includes life support measures.

This shift runs Monday through Thursday, 2 to 10 p.m., with some weekend call. How do you handle being the main tech late in the evening?

What they are checking: Whether they can work with less backup and make sound calls on their own.

About the work

Walk me through how you screen a patient for MRI safety before they enter the scanner room.

What they are checking: Whether they treat screening for implants and metal as the step that prevents serious injury.

How do you decide whether a patient's kidney function is safe for gadolinium contrast?

What they are checking: Whether they know to check eGFR and follow contrast protocols to protect kidney patients.

Your images have motion artifact or a wrap-around artifact. How do you fix it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand scan parameters well enough to adjust them and get diagnostic images.

How do you position a patient for a knee or shoulder MRI so they stay comfortable and still?

What they are checking: Whether they know coil placement and comfort tricks that reduce motion and repeat scans.

How do you keep the scanner room safe when other staff or family members need to come in?

What they are checking: Whether they enforce MRI zones and screening for everyone, not just patients.

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The full job description

As published by Sanford Health.

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. 

 Work Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

 Compensation: Salary Range: $32.59 - $49.50

This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $20,000!

 Union Position: No

 Department Details Busy MRI department that completes a wide array of MRI exams. 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. Job Description Work Shift: Great schedule! Monday - Thursday 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Includes occasional weekend call. This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $20,000!! 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. 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. In the state of Iowa, all technologists must have a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health in order to practice in the state of Iowa. Basic Life Support (BLS) within six weeks of employment and recertified as required. 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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