MRI Technologist Nights

UCHealth•Highlands Ranch, CO

1d•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 is an onsite, full-time night-shift position at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, scheduled for 80 hours per pay period. Pay is $40.40–$56.56 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The technologist reviews patient history and physician orders, schedules procedures, prepares patients and equipment, and performs MRI exams. The role requires monitoring patient condition, applying safety and quality-control standards, troubleshooting equipment issues, evaluating image quality, and reporting scan results. The successful candidate must use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and respond appropriately in a fast-paced environment. UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based compensation, health and well-being resources, paid time away, insurance coverage, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth programs. 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 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.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

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 imaging-quality issues.
Take appropriate action to resolve image-quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
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, based on organizational results and tenure.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance and UCHealth’s evaluation process.
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, 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; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available when enrolled 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 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.