MRI Technologist Traveler

UCHealth•Longmont, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization's policies, values, and mission. This Internal Traveler position is at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, Colorado, within the MRI department. The schedule is full-time, 72 hours per two-week pay period, on evenings. Pay is $50.00 per hour plus a travel package or stipend. Local traveler contract options are available to those residing within 75 miles, and 13-week assignments are available. The technologist reviews patient history and physician orders, schedules procedures, educates patients about procedures and equipment, and prepares equipment and supplies. When ordered and within scope of practice, the technologist prepares and administers contrast media or medications, monitors patient condition, positions patients, performs imaging, and evaluates image quality. The role includes selecting imaging parameters, applying safety and quality-control standards, troubleshooting equipment, resolving image-quality issues, and entering, transmitting, and reporting scan results. UCHealth describes a multidisciplinary, innovative clinical environment where the technologist provides direct patient care, contributes to safety and quality, welcomes new knowledge, and may precept colleagues new to imaging or UCHealth. The posting also includes a separate CT Technologist description, but the advertised position is MRI Technologist.

Requirements

At least one year of experience.
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 the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT—Radiography).
State licensure if required by law.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; card must be in hand before the start date and remain valid through 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders and schedule procedures.
Educate patients about procedures and equipment 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 equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze imaging results and identify image-quality issues.
Take appropriate action to resolve image-quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care and participate in a multidisciplinary team approach.
Model proficiency through precepting those new to imaging and/or UCHealth.

Benefits

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.
Limited time off (LTO), 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 coverage options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up coverage option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings accounts available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
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.
Annual market reviews of UCHealth positions, with base pay adjustments as needed to remain market competitive.