MRI Tech

St Anthony Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, is seeking an MRI Tech to provide quality patient care within the medical imaging department, performing high-quality MRI exams while adhering to ACR guidelines and safety standards.

You will operate MRI equipment, position patients, ensure image quality, and act as a clinical resource to staff. The role requires strong MRI expertise, excellent communication, and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced trauma and radiology environment.

Qualifications

• Requires Radiology Technologist license in MRI (ARRT MR) and BLS.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs magnetic resonance scans to obtain high quality images.
• Positions patients and ensures safety during procedures.
• Maintains equipment and reports issues to appropriate personnel.
• Provides patient information and support regarding the procedure.

Skills

MRI imaging

Patient care

Communication

Safety standards

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

ARRT MR(R) certification

BLS Certification

Tools

MRI hardware

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our MRI Tech, you will provide quality patient care within the medical imaging department, performing high-quality images and exams while maintaining sensitivity to patient needs, and adhering to ACR practice guidelines and safety standards.
Every day you will operate MRI equipment, position patients, ensure image quality, act as a clinical resource to unit personnel, and serve as a role model for other associate technologists, continually assuring current standards of practice for the unit.
To be successful in this role, you will possess expertise in MRI imaging, strong technical skills, a deep understanding of ACR guidelines and safety standards, and the ability to effectively communicate, lead, and provide compassionate patient care.

• Performs magnetic resonance scans to obtain high quality images while adhering to all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety.


• Produces quality images in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.


• Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.


• Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports / documents unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.


• Maintains technical operation of equipment and notifies service when necessary.


• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.

We are offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus in addition up to $8,000 relocation assistance to new hires that meet the eligibility requirements

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.


• Registered Radiology Technologist Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T. (R) and (MR) ARRT


• BLS American Heart Association

Preferred

• Associate's Degree strongly preferred


• Bachelor's Degree


• One (1) year imaging experience, is strongly preferred

Where You'll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.