MRI Technologist
St. George, Utah
Intermountain - 1380 E Medical Center Dr

MRI Technologist Position - St George, Utah

Specialty: MRI Technologist
Employment Type: Clinical, Non-Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Ensure proper patient identification and order verification; prepare patients for MRI exams.
• Perform MRI examinations according to department protocols.
• Demonstrate competency in cross-sectional anatomy and anatomical positioning.
• Critique own films and complete studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or exam quality.
• Collaborate with radiologists to select appropriate scanning techniques and protocols.
• Administer intravenous contrast material under physician or radiologist supervision, following protocol.
• Practice infection control and sterile techniques.
• Operate MRI equipment and related information systems to produce quality images.
• View, transfer, archive, and manipulate images proficiently.
• Troubleshoot MRI scanner issues; understand shutdown/startup procedures.
• Understand MRI magnet components, cryogens, gradient amplifiers, and relevant hardware/software.
• Know the Quench procedure and MRI safety policies, including the FOUR ZONE concept.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, including time stamps and image storage.
• Follow protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, quality documentation, QC programs, and equipment failure reporting.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of MRI experience.
• Must achieve departmental IV certification competency within 3 months of hire.
• Where applicable, complete controlled substance and initial moderate sedation modules within 6 months of hire.
• Physical requirements include hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, seeing, and standing.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• None specified.