MRI Technologist

UCHealth•Fort Collins, CO

5d•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 Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado, in the GH MRI department. The schedule is 72 hours per two-week pay period on weekend days. Pay is $40.40–$56.56 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment. UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program that includes recognition and pay programs, health and well-being resources, time away from work, retirement and savings options, 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 registry within 12 months through ARRT Radiography or ARMRIT.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date. The card must be 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 their understanding and cooperation.
When ordered and within scope of practice, prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications.
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.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze results and identify issues with image quality.
Resolve image-quality issues as appropriate, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
Annual market reviews of positions 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, 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 coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement 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.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; 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 courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.