MRI Technologist, Certified -PRN ORTHO

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City is seeking a MRI Technologist to perform imaging studies, access and administer medications within scope, and provide direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will operate 1.5T and 3T MRI systems, archive exams, and ensure adherence to MRI safety guidelines across departments.

Strong communication and flexibility are essential to support diverse patient populations and clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• ARRT Registration as Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T. (MR) (ARRT) or MRI Technologist Certification from ARMRIT.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

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 and 3T) in operating rooms.
• Functions in different patient monitoring systems throughout the organization.
• Follows MRI safety guidelines according to organization policy.

Skills

MRI operation

Patient care

Communication skills

MRI safety protocols

Tools

1.5T MRI

3T MRI

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

Essential Functions

• 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
• ARRT Registration as Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T. (MR) (ARRT).
• MRI Technologist Certification from the American Registry for Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Preferred

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Three (3) years of technical MRI experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• 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, Crawling, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking