MRI Technologist (Per Diem) - Radiology - Bozeman

Billings Clinic; Bozeman (MT); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Billings Clinic in Montana is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform high-quality MR imaging and support radiology operations. You will prepare patients, follow safety protocols, position and monitor exams, and collaborate with radiologists to optimize diagnostic accuracy.

The role requires Montana state licensure in Radiologic Technology and CPR certification, with a focus on patient comfort, education, and efficient throughput within a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit health system.

Formación

• Current Montana state licensure for Radiologic Technology at hire.
• Current Health Care Provider CPR certification at hire.

Responsabilidades

• Performs MR imaging procedures to aid diagnosis and patient care.
• Prepares patient for exam, including screening and positioning.
• Ensures safety in the scan room and manages patient safety.
• Provides patient and family education prior to the procedure.
• Collaborates with radiologists to optimize protocol and image quality.
• Maintains inventory of MR supplies and cleans equipment as required.
• Supports departmental goals and policy development as needed.
• Cross-trains when required and stays current with MR physics and techniques.

Conocimientos

MRI technology

Patient education

Radiologic safety

Team collaboration

Procedural prep

Educación

Montana state licensure in Radiologic Technology

Descripción del empleo

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide.

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more!

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more!

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
• The Certified MRI Technologist trains and orients new or non-certified technologists in the duties and responsibilities of the MRI Technologist position. Utilizes experience and knowledge to act as a resource to other technologists and staff and the student population of the MSU-B COT Radiologic students.
• According to established procedures and protocols, prepares patient for exam by assisting with dressing and undressing; assuring the removal of all metal objects and proper patient screening, lifting and assisting the patient to the exam table, proper positioning and preparation for the MR exam.
• Responsible for patient and family education prior to the procedure, minimizing claustrophobic reactions and obtaining cooperation from the patients.
• Performs the MR procedures that best assists the referring physician and radiologist in obtaining a diagnosis and improving patient management. Uses personal judgement in protocol development. Involves the radiologist and referring physician in protocol selection. Utilizes skill and experience in MR physics to obtain the highest quality exam based on diagnosis, findings and patient’s condition.
• Maintains patient and visitor safety with regard to entering the scan room. Ensures that no ferromagnetic objects enter the scan room. Ensures that personal articles are not inadvertently carried into the room and damaged. Responsible for maintaining the security zone strictly limiting access to the magnet room. Ensures the safe scanning relative to implants or other medical devices.
• Provides the radiologist with digital images within 30 minutes of completed exam. Ensure proper patient history and scan protocol information is included. All pertinent information is supplied to the radiologists expediently. Assists radiologist with directly viewing and manipulating images via viewing consoles and network technologies.
• Performs secretarial, clerical duties as required. May assist with proper patient scheduling, patient registration, answering questions and filing.
• Takes an active role in policy formation and revision. Makes recommendation to Manager for changes. Participation in the development of departmental goals and objectives. Will make recommendations and presentations to Medical Directors and other health care professionals when requested. This includes typing skills, computer skills, presentation skills and basic research abilities.
• Properly performs venipuncture technique to inject contrast media under the supervision of a radiologist or assist the Radiology RN in establishing proper vein access. Must be prepared to aggressively assist or take responsibility in an emergency situation.
• Maintains knowledge of current applications within field by reading appropriate journal articles, attending lectures, in-services and seminars. Maintains skills and training regarding MR physics, new applications, and improvements in scanning techniques. Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization including maintaining inventory of medical supplies, linen, , other associated scan supplies; maintaining a neat, orderly work area; cleaning magnet and patient transport table; maintaining other ancillary equipment.
• May be required to cross train to Computed Technology and would be required to hold Montana state licensure in Radiologic Technology.
• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Certifications and Licenses

• Current Montana state licensure for Radiologic Technology At hire
• Current Health Care Provider CPR Certification At hire

Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed tobeing an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, andcourageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies andprocesses are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employeesand job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the sametreatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race,color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maritalstatus, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/ordisability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience forprospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations duringthe recruitment process.

Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.