MRI Technologist, Certified

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a skilled MRI Technologist to perform patient-focused imaging using protocols and MRI technology, including IV starts, within diverse clinical settings.

The role requires strength in patient interaction, safety adherence, and adaptability across 1.5T and 3T systems, with potential involvement in operating rooms and monitoring environments.

Qualifications

• MRI technologist must be certified and able to operate MRI equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork to support patient care.
• Ability to adapt to different MRI environments.

Responsibilities

• Scans patients according to protocols and parameters with knowledge of troubleshooting MRI systems.
• Archives patient exams.
• Confidently starts IVs.
• Adapts to different MRI environments (1.5T, 3T, operating rooms).
• Functions in different patient monitoring systems.
• Follows MRI safety guidelines according to organization policy.

Skills

MRI knowledge

Communication

Patient care

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position performs duties associated with Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Scans patients according to protocols and parameters with knowledge of troubleshooting MRI systems.
• Archives patient exams.
• Confidently starts IV's.
• Adapts to different MRI environments (1.5T MRI machines, 3T MRI machines, and MRI machines) in the operating rooms.
• Functions in different patient monitoring systems throughout the organization.
• Follows MRI safety guidelines according to organization policy.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

Qualifications

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• One of the following

• MRI Technologist Certification from the American Registry for Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
• ARRT Registration as Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T. (MR) (ARRT).
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of technical MRI experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying
• Climbing
• Color Determination
• Crawling
• Far Vision
• Lifting
• Listening
• Manual Dexterity
• Near Vision
• Non Indicated
• Pulling and/or Pushing
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Speaking
• Standing
• Stooping and Crouching
• Tasting or Smelling
• Walking