MRI Tech

Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group seeks an MRI Technologist to operate MRI scanners, position patients, and ensure high-quality images for diagnostic interpretation. The role requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in radiology and ARRT MRI certification, and focuses on safety, accuracy, and patient comfort at the Colorado Springs location.

The position is on-site with hourly pay between $35 and $45, reflecting experience and facility standards.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in radiology or related field is required.
• ARRT MRI certification is required.
• Candidate must meet education and certification requirements as listed.

Responsibilities

• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Reviews and evaluates developed images to determine if they are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Positions imaging equipment and sets exposure time and distance as specified.
• Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Enters commands and data to document scan sequences and adjust equipment as needed.
• Operates radiologic and MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Positions and immobilizes patient on the examination table.

Education

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in radiology

Tools

MRI equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80920-7837

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $35.00 - $45.00 Hourly

Summary: MRI Technologists utilize magnetic resonance imaging scanners to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis. MRI Technologists must be able to closely follow a physician's instructions, prepare and operate MRI equipment, position patients correctly and effectively record the requested diagnostic images.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Reviews and evaluates developed x-rays, or computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Keys commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
• Operates or oversees operation of radiologic and magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table.

Records, processes and maintains patient data and treatment records, and prepare Qualifications: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree or bachelor's degree program related to the radiology field and is registered with the ARRT with an MRI certification.