MRI Technologist at Intermountain Health summary:
As an MRI Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will operate magnetic resonance scanners to obtain diagnostic images while ensuring excellent patient care and safety. You are responsible for explaining procedures to patients, performing necessary examinations, and actively participating in quality initiatives for improved patient satisfaction. With a collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous education, you'll play a vital role in our healthcare mission.
Job Description:
Job Description Summary
MRI Technologists at Intermountain Health are committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team!
To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a $8,000 sign-on bonus, if applicable.
Posting Specifics:
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hours: Full-time
- Shift Details: Monday thru Thursday, 4pm – 2:30am
- Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends
St. Vincent Healthcare is part of SCL Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 286-bed level II trauma center has provided care in Montana and the surrounding area since 1898, and our 30-clinic network ensures community needs are met. We offer comprehensive, specialty care, including a “hospital within a hospital” specifically for children, and are proud to extend SCL Health’s missions by treating the poor, the vulnerable, our community and each other.
Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, we’ve launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and Paid Time Off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.
We’re proud to offer caregivers access to tuition assistance, certification assistance, up-front tuition through the PEAK (Path to Education, Advancement, and Knowledge) program, debt-free degrees, and other department education payments or employer-paid education assistance.
Scope
As an MRI Technologist you need to know how to:
- Operate a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatments of pathologies.
- Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of the principals and physics of magnetic resonance imaging.
- Select appropriate imaging techniques and protocols to complete the exam.
- Receive patients, explain method of examination, and position patient, perform IV puncture, and administer IV contrast agent when indicated.
- Independently perform and complete routine examinations.
- Meet the needs of the patient, family and multi-disciplinary team through effective communication, coordination and documentation ensuring safety, care, courtesy and efficiency.
- Actively participate in quality initiatives to ensure the highest level of patient satisfaction, highest level of patient care and workflow efficiencies.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School, required
- Current ARRT (R) registry, required
- Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required
- At least one (1) year of experience as a MRI Technologist, preferred
Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Location:
Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital
Work City:
Billings
Work State:
Montana
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$34.06 - $52.55
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, magnetic resonance imaging, patient care, healthcare, diagnostic imaging, clinical procedures, medical imaging, Radiologic Technology, patient satisfaction, medical technician
