MRI Technologist YVMC

UCHealth; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-Year Incentive Bonus

Annual Merit Pay Increase

Job summary

UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs, CO seeks an MRITechnologist to perform MRI procedures per scope of practice and organizational standards.

Responsibilities include patient education, contrast administration within scope, image acquisition, QC, and reporting results. ARRT MR certification and ARRT Radiography registration are required, with state licensure as applicable.

Qualifications

• ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) certification required.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist.
• MRI registry or eligibility with registry within 12 months by ARRT Radiography or ARMRIT.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and orders; educate patient on procedures.
• Prepare and administer contrast media within scope; monitor patient condition.
• Prepare equipment, set exposure factors, perform QC and troubleshoot equipment.
• Position patient; perform imaging; analyze results and report scan findings.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work independently

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program

Registered RT with MRI registry or eligible within 12 months (ARRT Radiography or ARMRIT)

State licensure if required by law

Job description

Job Summary

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

Location

UCHealth Yampa Valley Med Center, Steamboat Springs, CO, USA.

Schedule

Full Time, 80 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Days shift.

Pay

$45.44 - $63.62 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

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

Requirements

• ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)
• Registered Radiologic Technologist
• American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program
• Registered as a Technologist (RT) and registered in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or registry eligible with completing of registry within 12 months by ARRT Radiography or by ARMRIT. State licensure if required by law.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Minimum Experience: None Required.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.