New Graduate MRI Technologist

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.

Posting Specifics :

• Shift Details : Day and Swing
• Hours : Full-time (4 - 10 hour shifts) or Part-time (2 - 3 10 hour shifts)
• Benefits Eligible : YesClick here to check out our benefits
• Pay : $ hourly based on experience

Utah Valley Hospital is part of Intermountain Health a nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care.

Our 395-bed facility is a full-service tertiary and acute care referral center serving Utah are the only designated Level II Trauma Center between the Salt Lake Valley and St.

our expert caregivers are specially trained to treat a wide range of patients, from those with the most severe injuries or illnesses to those undergoing a routine surgery or delivering a are a designated Stroke Center of Excellence and maintain Utah County's only medical hyperbaric than 3000 babies are born each year at the hospital and we are accredited by the Joint Commission, complying with the highest national standards for safety and quality of care.

With Intermountain Health our MRI Technologists are responsible for performing MRI examinations under the direction of a physician to assist in the medical diagnosis or treatment of our patients.

Job Essentials :

• Understand MRI safety concepts and executes them diligently and consistently to maintain magnet safety for patients, guests, self, and fellow caregivers.
• Understand MRI scanning parameters and, in coordination with the radiologist, selects appropriate technical parameters and scanning techniques to ensure clinical exams are of good quality.
• Ensure proper patient identification, order identification, and prepares the patient appropriately for the exam.
• Perform MRI examinations according to system and department standard protocols.
• Understands cross sectional anatomy and demonstrates appropriate anatomical positioning and multiplanar image reconstruction.
• Under the direction of the radiologist or supervising clinician, performs contrast and medication administration inherent to MRI examination,
• Maintain competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

• ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT certification
• or- ARRT(R) certification with at least 1 year full-time experience in MRI
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in MRI or Advanced Radiologic Science

Physical Requirements :

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.)

• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving : Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Anticipated job posting close date :

09 / 24 / 2024

Location : Utah Valley Hospital

Utah Valley Hospital

Work City : Provo

Provo

Work State : Utah

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

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

$ - $

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 packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers;

and our commitment todiversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.