MRI Tech

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our MRI Tech, you will provide quality patient care within the medical imaging department, performing high-quality images and exams while maintaining sensitivity to patient needs, and adhering to ACR practice guidelines and safety standards. Every day you will operate MRI equipment, position patients, ensure image quality, act as a clinical resource to unit personnel, and serve as a role model for other associate technologists, continually assuring current standards of practice for the unit. To be successful in this role, you will possess expertise in MRI imaging, strong technical skills, a deep understanding of ACR guidelines and safety standards, and the ability to effectively communicate, lead, and provide compassionate patient care.

• Performs magnetic resonance scans to obtain high quality images while adhering to all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety.
• Produces quality images in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.
• Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports / documents unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.
• Maintains technical operation of equipment and notifies service when necessary.
• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Registered Radiology Technologist; Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T. (R) and (MR)(ARRT)
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Associate's Degree, strongly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree
• One (1) year imaging experience, strongly preferred

Where You’ll Work

Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.