MRI Technologist

Intermountain Health

1d • $39 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

The MRI technologist is responsible for compassionate and appropriate patient care while performing MRI examinations under the direction of a physician to assist in the medical diagnosis or treatment of injury. If you are interested in learning more about this role or about Intermountain Health, click here to schedule time with me! Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As an MRI Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact. What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.” As an MRI Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by: Understands MRI safety concepts and executes them diligently and consistently to maintain magnet safety for patients, guests, self, and fellow caregivers. Understands MRI scanning parameters and, in coordination with the radiologist, selects appropriate technical parameters and scanning techniques to ensure clinical exams are of good quality. Ensures proper patient identification, order identification, and prepares the patient appropriately for the exam. Performs MRI examinations according to system and department standard protocols. Understands cross sectional anatomy and demonstrates appropriate anatomical positioning and multiplanar image reconstruction. Under the direction of the radiologist or supervising clinician, performs contrast and medication administration inherent to MRI examination, Maintains competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job. Follows appropriate Intermountain policy and procedure including clinical documentation, billing, and electronic medical record workflows.

Requirements

• ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT certification, -or- ARRT(R) certification with at least 1 year full-time experience in MRI
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• IV Competency within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in MRI or Advanced Radiologic Science
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Understands MRI safety concepts and executes them diligently and consistently to maintain magnet safety for patients, guests, self, and fellow caregivers.
• Understands MRI scanning parameters and, in coordination with the radiologist, selects appropriate technical parameters and scanning techniques to ensure clinical exams are of good quality.
• Ensures proper patient identification, order identification, and prepares the patient appropriately for the exam.
• Performs MRI examinations according to system and department standard protocols.
• Understands cross sectional anatomy and demonstrates appropriate anatomical positioning and multiplanar image reconstruction.
• Under the direction of the radiologist or supervising clinician, performs contrast and medication administration inherent to MRI examination
• Maintains competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job.
• Follows appropriate Intermountain policy and procedure including clinical documentation, billing, and electronic medical record workflows.

Benefits

• 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 package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level