MRI and Xray Technologist

Intermountain Healthcare; Butte (MT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate MRI Technologist to join their dedicated team. In this full-time role, you will perform MRI examinations and assist in patient care while ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards. Your expertise in MRI and Diagnostic Radiology will be vital in supporting the clinical team and providing exceptional care to patients. With a focus on patient confidentiality and effective communication, you will play a key role in enhancing the overall patient experience. Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or diploma required; ARRT certification and Montana State Licensure needed.
• Minimum 2 years of Diagnostic Radiology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI examinations under physician direction for patient diagnosis.
• Educate patients on imaging procedures and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

MRI experience

Diagnostic Radiology experience

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or diploma

Tools

Hospital Electronic Medical Record Information System

Job description

Job Description:

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.

Posting Specifics:

Shift Details: Full-time (36 Hours), Varied MRI & X-ray shifts, rotated weekends and holidays, after hours MRI call

Unit/Location: St. James Hospital

Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

As an Imaging Tech II MRI / Diagnostic Radiologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

1. Position will include work in the MRI department as well as Diagnostic Radiology.
2. Access, manage and update patient medical records through Hospital Electronic Medical Record Information System.
3. Accurately access patient medical records.
4. Input physicians orders appropriately to patients records.
5. Review documentation for ongoing patient care - Communicate patient record with ancillary hospital services.
6. Maintain patient confidentiality as outlined by privacy and HIPAA guidelines.
7. Practice core competencies according to the ARRT Standards of Ethics.
8. Educate, interview, screen and explain imaging and safety procedures to patients regarding the biological effects of radiation and/or magnetic field protection and safety prior to beginning any imaging procedure to reduce anxiety and obtain patient cooperation.
9. Position patient on imaging table and utilize immobilization devices as warranted for safety or to obtain optimum views of specified areas of the body as requested by a Physician and following protocols developed by a Radiologist.
10. Administer contrast media orally or in intravenous administration according to Radiologist and/or Pharmacy guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Certified ($33.49–53.91):

1. Associate's degree (A. A.) or diploma from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training, required.
2. Current ARRT certification, required.
3. Current Montana State Licensure, required.
4. Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required.
5. MRI experience, required as well as an additional certification such as CT, required.
6. Minimum of two (2) years of Diagnostic Radiology experience, required.
7. Knowledgeable in MRI and Radiology procedures, required.

Minimum Qualifications Certified ($34.48-55.52):

1. Associate's degree or diploma from two-year College or technical school; or 6 months to 1 year of related experience and/or training, required.
2. Current ARRT certification, required.
3. Current Montana State Licensure or eligibility to obtain, required.
4. Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required.
5. Additional certification, required within 18 months of hire.

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. 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. May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location: St James Hospital

Work City: Butte

Work State: Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

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

$33.49 - $53.91

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.