MRI Technologist Traveler Weekend Nights

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health is seeking an MRI Technologist for the UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central site in Colorado Springs. The role is full time with a weekend night schedule and a pay rate of $60.00 per hour plus a travel package or stipend.

13 week assignments and local traveler options within 75 miles are available. Responsibilities include reviewing orders and patient history, preparing and administering contrast media, and performing MRI imaging with safety and quality

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Minimum of one year of experience.
• Registered RT with MRI certification or registry eligible with ARRT completion within 12 months.
• State licensure if required by law.
• BLS/CPR certification prior to start date and valid through hire period.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and orders; educate patient on procedures and equipment.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and medications as allowed; monitor patient status.
• Prepare equipment and supplies; select exposure factors; perform safety and QC procedures.
• Position patient and perform imaging; analyze results; address image quality issues; transmit report.

Skills

One year experience

BLS/CPR

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technologist program

ARRT MRI registry or registry eligible

Tools

MRI equipment knowledge

Job description

Description

Location:UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs

Department:UCHlthMRI Technologist

Work Schedule:Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift:Weekend Nights

Pay:$60.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend

LOCAL Traveler contract options available for those who reside within 75 miles

13 week assignments available

Summary

• Performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reportsscan results.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program. .
• One year of experience
• Registered as a Technologist (RT) and registered in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or registry eligible with completing of registry within 12 months by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (Radiography).
• State licensure if required by law.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):

• Providestop of scope practice in direct patient care to provide various imaging and radiologic procedures
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to imaging and/or UCHealth
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contributesto secure safetyand quality at the point of care

CT Technologist

• Reviews patient history, initiates Computed Tomography images based on physician order and prioritizes procedural patient education to ensure mutual understanding and cooperation
• Safely administers contrast media or associated imaging medications while monitoring patient condition
• Responds and reports changes in patient condition as appropriate
• implements techniques to yield clarity in image, quality control and equipment functionality based on established best practices in Radiology (AART)
• May perform 3-D post processing while entering, transmitting and reporting scan results

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Recognition

• 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: Limited time off (LTO), 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.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health saving accounts available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• 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.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

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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