MRI Technologist

Job Description

MRI Technologists at Intermountain Health are committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible – come join our team!

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a $5,000 relocation bonus if applicable.

Posting Specifics

Shift Details: Full-time (36 Hours), Monday through Thursday, 4pm – 2:30am

Unit/Location: St. Vincent Hospital

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

Overview

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As an MRI Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care.

What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.”

Responsibilities

• Operate a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.
• Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and physics of magnetic resonance imaging.
• Select appropriate imaging techniques and protocols to complete the exam.
• Receive patients, explain the method of examination, position the 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 multidisciplinary team through effective communication, coordination and documentation ensuring safety, care, courtesy and efficiency.

MRI Tech Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school, required.
• Current ARRT® registry, required.
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required.

MRI Tech Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience as an MRI Technologist, preferred.

MRI Tech II Minimum Qualifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• IV Certification.
• Proficiency in 3 of the following areas: ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT, intra‑operative, cardiac, functional, breast, prostate, rectal cancer staging, advanced 3D spectroscopy, MR lymphangiography, or pediatric MRI (less than 15 years of age) as 80% of patient workload.
• Must complete at least five cases per specialty procedure with documented skills pass‑off by a lead MRI technologist or coordinator.

MRI Tech II Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Specialty Technologist in Training Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers, required.
• Applicable state license, required.
• Currently attending and receiving formal training from an accredited training program or successful completion of formal training from an approved/accredited school or a licensed ARRT(R) technologist who has been selected to cross‑train in another modality, required.

Specialty Technologist in Training Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years customer service or patient care experience.
• IV Certification.

Job 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.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. 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 including 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. 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.

Location

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City: Billings

Work State: Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Hourly Range: $38.77 – $59.82 (Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience)

Benefits

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.