Job Description

MRI and Xray Technologist at Intermountain Health summary:

The MRI and X-ray Technologist is responsible for providing compassionate patient care while performing MRI examinations as directed by a physician to assist in medical diagnoses. This role involves managing and updating patient medical records, educating patients on imaging procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The technologist works as part of a clinical team at St. James Hospital, emphasizing career advancement and collaboration in delivering optimal healthcare.

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.

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Posting Specifics

Shift Details : Full-time (36 Hours), Varied MRI & X-ray shifts, rotated weekends and holidays, after hours MRI call

Unit/Location: St. James Hospital

Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As an Imaging Tech II MRI / Diagnostic Radiologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

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As an Imaging Tech II MRI / Diagnostic Radiologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Position will include work in the MRI department as well as Diagnostic Radiology
• Access, manage and update patient medical records through Hospital Electronic Medical Record Information System
• Accurately access patient medical records
• Input physicians orders appropriately to patients records
• Review documentation for ongoing patient care- Communicate patient record with ancillary hospital services
• Maintain patient confidentiality as outlined by privacy and HIPAA guidelines
• Practice core competencies according to the ARRT Standards of Ethics
• Educate, interview, screen and explain imaging and safety procedures to patients regarding the biological effects of radiation and/or magnetic field protection and safety prior to beginning any imaging procedure to reduce anxiety and obtain patient cooperation
• Position patient on imaging table and utilize immobilization devices as warranted for safety or to obtain optimum views of specified areas of the body as requested by a Physician and following protocols developed by a Radiologist
• Administer contrast media orally or in intravenous administration according to Radiologist and/or Pharmacy guidelines

Minimum Qualifications Non-Certified ($33.49–53.91)

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or diploma from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training, required
• Current ARRT certification, required
• Current Montana State Licensure, required
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required
• MRI experience, required as well as an additional certification such as CT, required
• Minimum of two (2) years of Diagnostic Radiology experience, required
• Knowledgeable in MRI and Radiology procedures, required

Minimum Qualifications Certified ($34.48-55.52)

• Associate's degree or diploma from two-year College or technical school; or 6 months to 1 year of related experience and/or training, required
• Current ARRT certification, required
• Current Montana State Licensure or eligibility to obtain, required
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required
• Additional certification, required within 18 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• n/a

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:

St James Hospital

Work City:

Butte

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

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

$33.49 - $53.91

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, X-ray Technologist, patient care, medical imaging, radiology, healthcare, diagnostic technician, medical records, ARtT certification, patient safety

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Shift work, Rotating shift,

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