MRI Technologist

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of UCHealth. This is an onsite PRN position at UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, with a flexible shift and 0.00 scheduled hours per two-week pay period. Pay is $40.40–$56.56 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. The technologist prepares patients and equipment, performs imaging procedures, monitors patient condition, and ensures safety and image quality. UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based pay, health and well-being resources, time away from work, insurance, retirement and savings programs, and education and career development opportunities. 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 registry within 12 months through ARRT Radiography or ARMRIT.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; card must be in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders, and schedule procedures.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support their understanding and cooperation.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
Continually 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 to remain market competitive.
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, 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, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100% for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for 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.