TECH - MRI-Full-Time

Northern Nevada Health System; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision and

Prescription drug plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition reimbursement/repayment

Career development opportunities

Benefits information available online

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, seeks an MRI technologist to perform MRI and diagnostic imaging procedures with emphasis on patient and staff safety. The role interfaces with customers to meet imaging needs and participates in CQI activities related to the hospital and radiology department.

Required ARRT (MR) license or progression toward it within one year, current BCLS, and at least two years in radiology/imaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree is preferred, but not required.
• Two year of radiological/imaging experience.
• Prefer specific experience and training in MRI. Must become ARRT (MR) licensed within one year of employment.
• ARRT license required.
• Current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of MRI equipment.
• Determine suitable posture, position patients, and shield as needed.
• Assess patient pain or claustrophobia and contact physician for intervention.
• Perform all patient care in a setting that optimizes safety and reduces errors.

Skills

MRI procedures

Patient safety

CQI participation

Education

Bachelor of Science preferred

Two years radiological/imaging experience

Tools

ARRT MR license

BCLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com

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What we at Sierra Medical Center value

• Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness and warmth because we genuinely care about every patient, employee and physician like they are family.
• Empathy: We put ourselves in our patient's shoes and deliver clinical care with a personalized touch.
• Teamwork: We foster a caring and friendly work environment to bring the best possible outcomes in our patient's lives.
• Quality: We strive to provide excellence in clinical care.
• Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest ethical and moral standards.
• Respect: We promise to honor the dignity, individuality and rights of everyone.
• Service Excellence: We provide personalized and professional service that exceeds the expectations of those we serve.
• Innovation: We continually invest in technology and process improvements to develop new and better ways of delivering clinical care

Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com

Job summary

Performs a variety of MRI and Diagnostic imaging procedures and is responsible for patient and employee safety protocols This position functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. This position participates in CQI activities as it relates to the hospital and American college of Radiology.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of burns and to patients.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly
• Able to assess patient pain/claustrophobia interfering with imaging procedure -makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

Benefits for full and part time employees

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree is preferred, but not required.
• Two year of radiological/imaging experience.
• Prefer specific experience and training in MRI. Must become ARRT (MR) licensed within one year of employment. (This will be monitored by department supervisor)
• ARRT license required.
• Current BCLS certification.

Required to take call / standby in MRI department and NNMC as needed.

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