MRI Technologist PRN

Job Description:

As an MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic MRI exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a MRI Tech at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our Imaging service line, 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. 

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Position Details

• Department Location: Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: PRN or as needed
• Shift: Hours and shifts will vary depending on need

Job Essentials

• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs MRI examinations per department protocol.
• Understands cross sectional anatomy and demonstrates anatomical positioning competency.
• Critiques own films.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limitations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination.
• In coordination with the radiologist, selects proper scanning techniques and protocols.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocol relating to contrast administration. As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision, administers intravenous contrast material to patients.
• Understands and operates all MRI equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced. Exhibits understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging.
• Incumbent views, transfers, archives, and manipulate images.
• Exhibits a working knowledge of magnets, cryogens, gradient amplifiers, and all relevant computer hardware and software.

Minimum Qualifications

• ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT certification
• -or- ARRT(R) certification with at least 1-year full-time experience in MRI
• Basic life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in MRI or Advanced Radiologic Science

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Location:

Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital

Work City:

American Fork

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$37.46 - $57.80

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