Job Description

MRI Technologist Lead at Intermountain Health summary:

As a Lead MRI Technologist at Intermountain Health, I provide patient-centered care while upholding values of integrity and excellence. I mentor junior staff and ensure the quality and safety of MRI procedures while adhering to departmental protocols. My role includes performing advanced MRI exams and maintaining accurate patient records in a community-based hospital setting.

Job Description:

MRI Technologists at Intermountain Health are committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team!

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Posting Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes - Link to Benefit Details
• Shift Details: Monday – Friday 0700-1530, with rotating call
• Hours: Full-Time (40 hours)
• Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

Who We Are: Good Samaritan Hospital is a community-based, acute-care hospital in Lafayette, Colorado. We opened on December 1, 2004, and are part of Intermountain Health, a nonprofit health system. Our patients and families are the center of every thought, communication and action that takes place in this healing space.

Scope:

• Maintains American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
• Exhibits leadership skills, acts as a mentor and role model, works with minimal supervision, and can provide direction to the team in the coordinator/manager’s absence.
• Trains and mentors new staff and students. Acts as a lead tech when assigned.
• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Adheres to MRI safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
• Assists and instructs students and other MRI Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Understands and operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
• Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
• Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Minimum Qualifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• IV Certification
• Demonstrate proficiency in three of the following MRI procedures: intra-operative, cardiac, functional, breast, prostate, rectal cancer staging, advanced 3D spectroscopy, MR lymphangiography, or pediatric MRI (less than 15 years of age) as 80% of patient workload.
• Must complete at least five cases per specialty procedure with documented skills pass off by a lead MRI technologist or coordinator.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Physical Requirements:

Location:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Work City:

Lafayette

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.  

$41.22 - $63.59

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Keywords:

MRI Technologist, patient care, magnetic resonance imaging, healthcare, medical imaging, hospital, lead technologist, radiologic technologist, patient safety, hospital career

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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