MRI Technologist

UCHealth•Broomfield, CO

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and UCHealth’s policies, values, and mission. This is an onsite, full-time position at UCHealth Broomfield Hospital in Broomfield, Colorado, working evenings for 80 hours per pay period. The listed pay range is $40.40–$56.56 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The role involves reviewing patient history and physician orders, scheduling procedures, explaining exams and equipment to patients, preparing equipment and supplies, and performing imaging procedures. When ordered and within scope of practice, the technologist prepares and administers contrast media or medications. The technologist monitors patient condition, applies safety and quality-control standards, troubleshoots equipment issues, evaluates image quality, takes corrective action as needed, and enters, transmits, and reports scan results. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. UCHealth offers a total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based compensation, health and well-being benefits, paid time off and leave programs, insurance coverage, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth resources. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
Registered as a Technologist (RT) and registered in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or registry eligible with completion of the registry within 12 months through ARRT (Radiography) or ARMRIT.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders and schedule procedures.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support understanding and cooperation.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
Continuously monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.
Prepare equipment and supplies.
Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze results and identify image-quality issues.
Take appropriate action to resolve image-quality issues, including repositioning the patient and repeating the procedure.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
Other eligible programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.