MRI Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Westminster, CO is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform high-quality MR imaging and exams, while maintaining sensitivity to patient needs and adhering to ACR practice guidelines and safety standards. You will operate MRI equipment, position patients, ensure image quality, and act as a clinical resource to staff, continually assuring current standards of practice in the unit.

The role requires expertise in MRI imaging, strong technical skills, and effective communication

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered Radiology Technologist; Radiology, MR (ARRT).
• BLS from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI equipment and performs scans to obtain high-quality images.
• Positions patients and ensures image quality while following safety standards.
• Provides information to patients and families about the procedure.
• Monitors patient condition and documents any unusual occurrences.
• Maintains equipment operation and notifies service when needed.
• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.

Skills

MRI imaging

Patient care

Clinical leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

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.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Registered Radiology Technologist; Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T. (R) and (MR)(ARRT)
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Associate's Degree, strongly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree
• One (1) year imaging experience, 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.