MRI Technologist at Intermountain Health summary:
The MRI Technologist performs medical imaging examinations to assist in diagnosing and treating illnesses under a physician's guidance. This role requires proficiency in operating MRI equipment, thorough knowledge of safety protocols, and the ability to deliver high-quality images efficiently. Candidates must be ARRT registered, hold a current state licensure, and possess basic life support certification.
Job Description:
The MRI Tech II is responsible for performing medical imaging examinations under the direction of a physician to assist in the medical diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury.
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Posting Specifics
Entry Rate: $37.46 + depending on experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes, check them out here, see info about our PEAK educational program below
Shift Details: Full-time, 4- 10 hour shifts and they are rotating shifts to include weekends, holidays and evenings
Sign-on Bonus for eligible applicants, relocation assistance available
Willing to train if candidate has ARRT Rad Tech registry
Perks of Working for Intermountain
The PEAK Program is the following:
PEAK is an education resource provided to eligible caregivers in partnership with InStride, a global provider of enterprise education programs. Through PEAK, Intermountain offers tuition coverage for more than one hundred online learning options, including undergraduate studies, professional courses and certifications, high school diplomas, and English language learning. All courses included in PEAK are online.
Through PEAK, Intermountain will pay tuition up front so caregivers won’t have to worry about paying with their own money and then receiving reimbursement later
Job Essentials
Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
Performs MRI examinations per department protocol.
Understands cross sectional anatomy and demonstrates anatomical positioning competency.
Critiques own films.
Completes studies within acceptable time limitations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination.
In coordination with the radiologist, selects proper scanning techniques and protocols.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocol relating to contrast administration. As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision administers intravenous contrast material to patients.
Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
Understands and operates all MRI equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced. Exhibits understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging.
Incumbent views, transfers, archives, and manipulates images.
Exhibits a working knowledge of the MRI scanner. Troubleshoots when needed and understands the shutdown and start up procedures.
Exhibits a working knowledge of the magnet, cryogens, gradient amplifiers, and all relevant computer hardware and software.
Understands the Quench procedure and when it should be performed.
Adheres to and understands the MRI safety policy and the FOUR ZONE concept.
Understands proper MR magnet safety in an event of an emergency.
Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation including time stamps and image storage.
Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging, obtaining consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur for quality, maintaining a current QC program for ACR and reporting any equipment failures or problems.
Minimum Qualifications
- ARRT registered technologist.
- Current Utah State Licensure (for positions in Utah) in order to administer RX.
- Basic life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
- One year of experience in MRI.
- Post-hire expectation: Meets departmental IV certification competency within three months of hire.
Post-hire expectation: (Where applicable) Must complete the controlled substance module within six months of hire.
Post-hire expectation: (Where applicable) Must complete the initial moderate sedation module within six months of hire.
Post-hire expectation: (Where applicable) Must complete the initial moderate sedation module within six months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Seeing, Standing.
Location:
Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center
Work City:
Murray
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$41.22 - $63.59
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and inclusion.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.
Keywords:
MRI Technologist, medical imaging, ARRT registered, patient care, radiology, MRI safety, healthcare, magnetic resonance imaging, IV contrast administration, diagnostic imaging
