MRI Technologist Clinical Coordinator

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement programs

Annual merit pay increase

Job summary

UCHealth in Aurora, CO seeks a Radiologic Technologist with MRI credentials to implement imaging protocols, collaborate with radiologists and care teams, and optimize patient safety and outcomes.

You will follow established procedures, manage exams and scheduling, and participate in policy development to improve clinical operations within radiology services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered RT and MRI.
• 5 years of related experience in exam protocols, quality imaging control, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes imaging protocols across modalities to enhance image quality while minimizing radiation exposure.
• Adheres to regulatory standards and organizational policies for safety and quality of care.
• Accesses protocol database to conduct radiology exams, gather patient histories, and explain procedures to patients.
• Provides education initiatives and contributes to special projects to enhance clinical operations.
• Manages scheduling and communication using decision trees and secure tools.
• Reviews and develops policies to ensure best practices and patient safety documentation.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Radiologic Technologist

MRI

BLS Healthcare Provider

Imaging protocols

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technologist program

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Admin 2450 Peoria, US:CO:Aurora

Department: UCHlth Patient Line Rad Sched

Work Schedule: Full Time, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $40.40 - $56.56 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary

Under the supervision of radiologists, provides imaging protocols to direct care staff. Collaborate with radiologists and healthcare professionals to optimize imaging techniques and enhance patient safety and outcomes.

Responsibilities

Utilizes established imaging protocols across various modalities to enhance image quality and management, while effectively minimizing radiation exposure when applicable. Adheres to regulatory standards and organizational policies to ensure compliance and promote best practices in patient safety and care.

Accesses the comprehensive protocol database to conduct radiology exams, gather patient histories, and clearly explain procedures to patients. Utilizes library to provide established standard operating procedures based on patient history and tests ordered. Provide ongoing education initiatives and leads or contributes to special projects aimed at enhancing clinical operations within the department and across the organization.

Manages scheduling and communication by utilizing decision trees for patient scheduling and resolving scheduling issues. Effectively communicates using secure communication tools.

Actively participates in reviewing and developing policies and guidelines to ensure best practices are followed. Develops and implements patient safety documentation and forms. Identifies opportunities for performance improvement and makes recommendations to enhance the overall safety and quality of care.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered as a Technologist (RT) and registered in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• 5 years of related experience, involving exam protocols, quality imaging control, and scheduling templates.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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