Job Description:

The MRI technologist is responsible for compassionate and appropriate patient care while performing MRI examinations under the direction of a physician to assist in the medical diagnosis or treatment of injury.

Scope

As an MRI Technologist you need to know how to:

• Operate a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatments of pathologies.
• Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of the principals and physics of magnetic resonance imaging.
• Select appropriate imaging techniques and protocols to complete the exam.
• Receive patients, explain method of examination, and position patient, perform IV puncture, and administer IV contrast agent when indicated.
• Independently perform and complete routine examinations.
• Meet the needs of the patient, family and multi-disciplinary team through effective communication, coordination and documentation ensuring safety, care, courtesy and efficiency.
• Actively participate in quality initiatives to ensure the highest level of patient satisfaction, highest level of patient care and workflow efficiencies.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School; or one year minimum related experience and/or training
• Current ARRT (R) (MR) or NMTCB registry
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association
• Ability to interact with people of all ages
• At least one (1) year of experience as a MRI Technologist, preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Good Samaritan Medical Center

Work City:

Lafayette

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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

$30.97 - $55.02

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