MRI TECHNOLOGIST -

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM, seeks an MRI technologist to perform exams across neuro, MSK, and body imaging per protocol. The role covers a broad age range and emphasizes quality service and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, safety reporting, and collaboration with radiologists. The position offers full-time hours with rotating shifts and a sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Must have AMA allied health credential or accredited ED program.
• Cross sectional anatomy coursework completed.
• ARRT MRI certification or ARMRIT eligibility.
• BLS/CPR certification within 30 days.
• NMMIRTP or provisional license by 6 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols.
• Operate imaging equipment and assist physician during MRI procedures.
• Position and immobilize patients; ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Observe patient responses and document them; report concerns promptly.
• Assist in reception, scheduling and film library as needed.

Skills

CPR for Healthcare/BLS

ARRT MRI Cert

ARMRIT certification

Education

Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program

ARRT MRI Cert w/in 2 years with ARRT-R Cert-N/A for ARMRIT

ARMRIT

NMMIRTP w/in 6 wks or provisional lic up to 2 years of hire

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Job description

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: MRI - SRMC

FTE: 0.90

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary:

Provide patient services and perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging by following assigned protocols for a variety and complexity of exams that include, but are not limited to, Neuro, Musculoskeletal, and Body Imaging. Deliver quality service and positive interaction to colleagues and customers and ensure adherence to all Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• PATIENT CARE - Position and immobilize patients
• PAPERWORK - Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists
• PATIENT CARE - Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures
• OBSERVATION - Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor
• FLOAT - May be required to float to another work assignment/area
• IMAGING - Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocols
• SAFETY - Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA
• PATIENT ASSISTANCE - Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients and transport them, as necessary
• SUPPLIES - Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning
• QUALITY CONTROL - Evaluate filming for technical qualities and remedies; provide corrective action to improve quality
• CONTRAST MEDIA - Prepare and administer contrast media/agents
• CLINICAL EDUCATION - Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents
• QUALITY CONTROL - Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required
• EQUIPMENT - Operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices according to department standards
• MEDICATION – Under the supervision or direction of a Radiologist, safely and properly retrieve, handle, store, and waste select medications for use during the setup, performance, and cleanup of radiology procedures

Qualifications

Education:

Essential

Education specialization:

• Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program

Experience

Nonessential

Cross sectional anatomy course completed 1 year directly related experience

Credentials

Essential

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• ARRT MRI Cert w/in 2 years with ARRT-R Cert-N/A for ARMRIT
• ARRT-R or American Registry of MRIT (ARMRIT)
• NMMIRTP w/in 6 wks or provisional lic up to 2 years of hire

Physical Conditions

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Essential

Working conditions:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

• Sign-On Bonus Available
• Relocation Assistance Available