MRI Tech PRN

Intermountain Health; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Shift differentials

Work-life balance

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform diagnostic MRI exams with a focus on patient care and safety. You will collaborate with radiologists and physicians in a fast-paced environment.

This PRN opportunity offers flexible scheduling and shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends, helping you stay clinically sharp while supporting work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• ARRT MR or ARMRIT cross-training required or equivalent.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• IV access competency within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ARRT/competency and adheres to MRI safety guidelines.
• Prepares patient, verifies order, and identifies patient correctly.
• Performs MRI exams per protocol and reviews image quality.
• Completes studies within acceptable time while prioritizing patient care.
• Assists students and other MRI staff with protocols and positioning.
• Provides patient education and ensures comfort during exams.
• Practices infection control and maintains sterile technique.
• Operates imaging equipment and related information systems.
• Keeps accurate records of procedures and any adverse reactions.
• Follows coding, charging, and QC program protocols.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Image evaluation

Equipment operation

Contrast protocols

Emergency response

Independent work

Teamwork

Effective communication

Electronic imaging

Task prioritization

Clean environmentMRI safety

Education

ARRT MR or ARMRIT cross-trained in MRI

Basic Life Support certification (BLS)

IV Competency within 30 days of hire

Job description

Job Description

As an MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic MRI exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

As an MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic MRI exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Looking for flexibility without sacrificing purpose? Intermountain Health offers the freedom to design your schedule while still making a meaningful impact.

Our Radiology Tech Aides are dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care while living our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you’re passionate about helping people live the healthiest lives possible—and want a schedule that fits your lifestyle—we’d love to have you on our team.

Why PRN Works for You

• Ultimate flexibility — work when it fits your life


• Ideal for work‑life balance, supplemental income, or varied schedules


• Shift Details: Flexible, fluctuating shifts based on department needs and PTO coverage


• Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends


• Stay clinically sharp while enjoying schedule freedom

Essential Functions

• Maintains American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or modality‑specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.


• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.


• Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.


• Adheres to MRI safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.


• Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.


• Assists and instructs students and other MRI Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.


• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.


• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.


• Understands and operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.


• Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.


• Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Skills

• Anatomy knowledge


• Image evaluation


• Equipment operation


• Contrast protocols


• Emergency response


• Independent work


• Teamwork


• Effective communication


• Electronic imaging


• Task prioritization


• Clean environmentMRI safety

Minimum Qualifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R) cross‑trained in MRI


• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers


• IV Competency within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of MRI technologist experience


• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

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. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.


• 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. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)


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

Location

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City

Wheat Ridge

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

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

$39.16 - $60.42

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