MRI Technologist — Evening & Weekend Imaging Expert

UNMH Jobs; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

UNMH Jobs in the United States, New Mexico, Monte Largo Hills seeks an MRI technologist to perform imaging across Neuro, Musculoskeletal, and Body Imaging, following protocols and ensuring high-quality patient care across age groups.

You will operate imaging equipment, assist physicians, manage contrast media, and uphold safety and regulatory standards while contributing to the department’s education and quality control efforts.

Qualifications

• Essential: Program Graduate
• Essential: Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program
• Nonessential: Cross sectional anatomy course completed; 1 year directly related experience

Responsibilities

• Operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices according to department standards
• Evaluate filming for technical qualities and remedies; provide corrective action to improve quality
• Position and immobilize patients
• Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocols
• Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA
• Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists
• Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report to supervisor
• Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures
• Prepare and administer contrast media/agents
• Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required
• Instruct units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents
• Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning
• Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients and transport them as necessary
• May be required to float to another work assignment/area
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• 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"
• Under 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

Education

Program Graduate

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

Job description

UNMH Jobs in the United States, New Mexico, Monte Largo Hills seeks an MRI technologist to perform imaging across Neuro, Musculoskeletal, and Body Imaging, following protocols and ensuring high-quality patient care across age groups.

You will operate imaging equipment, assist physicians, manage contrast media, and uphold safety and regulatory standards while contributing to the department’s education and quality control efforts.