MRI Technologist

We are seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to join our team at Intermountain Health. As an MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for performing MRI examinations under the direction of a physician to assist in the medical diagnosis or treatment of injury.

• Understand MRI safety concepts and execute 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, select appropriate technical parameters and scanning techniques to ensure clinical exams are of good quality.
• Ensure proper patient identification, order identification, and prepare the patient appropriately for the exam.
• Perform MRI examinations according to system and department standard protocols.
• Understand cross-sectional anatomy and demonstrate appropriate anatomical positioning and multiplanar image reconstruction.
• Under the direction of the radiologist or supervising clinician, perform contrast and medication administration inherent to MRI examination.
• Maintain competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job.
• Follow appropriate Intermountain policy and procedure including clinical documentation, billing, and electronic medical record workflows.

• ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in MRI or Advanced Radiologic Science

This role requires 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.