MRI Tech

St Anthony North Hospital; Thornton (CO); In loco; USD 54.000 - 89.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

St Anthony North Hospital seeks an MRI Technologist to deliver high-quality imaging and compassionate patient care in the medical imaging department. You will operate MRI equipment, position patients, ensure image quality, and serve as a clinical resource while upholding current practice standards.

You should possess MRI imaging expertise, strong technical abilities, and a solid understanding of ACR guidelines and safety practices, with the ability to communicate effectively and lead by example

Competenze

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• ARRT Radiology, MR(R) credentials.
• BLS from American Heart Association.

Mansioni

• Operates MRI equipment to obtain high-quality images.
• Positions patients and ensures patient comfort and safety.
• Maintains image quality and adheres to ACR guidelines and safety standards.
• Provides patient/family instruction and responds to questions.
• Observes procedures and reports any unusual occurrences.
• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.

Conoscenze

MRI imaging

Technical skills

ACR guidelines

Communication

Leadership

Compassionate patient care

Formazione

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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

For more than 50 years, St. Anthony North Hospital has delivered optimal health care to the communities of Westminster, Erie, Brighton, Broomfield, Northglenn and Thornton. Highlights of our campus include 60,000 square feet of integrated primary and specialty care physician clinics, ambulatory surgery center, birthing center with private birthing suites, Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services, over 150 inpatient beds and an outpatient diagnostics center with lab and imaging services. In 2023, we received our prestigious Magnet designation! We are so proud of our nursing staff for this achievement, which is awarded to less than 6 percent of hospitals in the United States. Built on the pillars of convenience, wellness and person-centered care, we offer inpatient and outpatient care at one site, with an emphasis on preventive health, wellness and health education.

Pay Range

$39.27 - $64.80 /hour