MRI Tech

CommonSpirit Health • Westminster, CO

18d

About The Position

The MRI Tech provides quality patient care in the medical imaging department by performing high-quality MRI images and exams while responding sensitively to patient needs and following ACR practice guidelines and safety standards. The role operates MRI equipment, positions patients, ensures image quality, serves as a clinical resource to unit personnel, and acts as a role model for other associate technologists while maintaining current standards of practice.

The MRI Tech performs magnetic resonance scans in accordance with applicable rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, producing complete, accurate, and timely images. The role provides procedure information and instruction to patients and families, responds to patients’ physical and emotional needs, observes patients and equipment during procedures, and reports and documents unusual occurrences and patient condition. The position also maintains the technical operation of equipment, notifies service when necessary, and performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Registered Radiology Technologist; Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T. (R) and (MR)(ARRT).
• BLS from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree, strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• One (1) year of imaging experience, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform magnetic resonance scans while adhering to radiation safety rules and regulations.
• Produce complete, accurate, and timely quality images.
• Provide patients and families with information and instructions about procedures and respond to patients’ physical and emotional needs.
• Observe patients and equipment during procedures and report or document unusual occurrences and patient condition.
• Maintain the technical operation of MRI equipment and notify service when necessary.
• Perform IV starts and administer contrast as required.
• Act as a clinical resource to unit personnel and role model for associate technologists.
• Maintain current standards of practice and follow ACR practice guidelines and safety standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED