Registered MRI Tech

Position: Registered MRI Tech Full Time
Location: Kirtland

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.

*** Weekend Days Fri-Sun 7a-7p Full Time
MRI Technologists are entrusted to use their education in the art of cross-sectional imaging of the human body, with the intent of providing excellent diagnostic images for the treatment of injury and disease.

Required  Behaviors:
As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Required

Qualifications:

Completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Registered or Registry Eligible in MRI
NM State Certification for Radiologic Technology
BLS certification

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs MRI procedures at a professional and technical level not requiring constant supervision
Ascertains that DNV standards and specialty recommendations are met for the MRI department
Understand the basic reporting system for position:
Radiology Director/Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Charge Technologist, Sr. Radiologic Technologist
Provide knowledgeable understanding of patient prioritizing (i.e., E.D., in-patient, out-patient)
Understand the transfer and viewing of images through the P.A.C.S. system
Understand the ordering system through the R.I.S. (Radiology Information System)
Thorough comprehension of MRI Call and the use of the remote teleradiology system
Coordinate MRI exams, etc. with radiologist or related physicians as needed
Maintain, clean, and re-stock MRI procedure room when needed
Thorough understanding of MRI Safety and Quench procedures
Thorough understanding of MRI patient screening
Thorough understanding of MRI safety standards
Participates in setting patient care standards and formulating new procedures within the MRI department
Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work
Transportation of patients as needed
Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs. Attends meetings, workshops, and conventions to increase clinical skills.
Maintains employee education training record
Adheres to radiology dress code
Maintains confidentiality of all Hospital matters (i.e., patients HIPAA)
Practices good communication skills
Conducts self in a professional manner consistent with the values of San Juan Regional Medical Center
Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work:
Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Environmental Work

Conditions:

Exposure to radiation hazards through radiology procedures
Exposure to body fluids through direct contact, IV procedures, infection and/or contagious diseases
Requires lifting up to fifty (50) pounds, moving, pushing, pulling, prolonged standing
Provide multiple and directional guidance during procedures to patients with caring and compassion
Interaction with potential verbally abusive patients
Exposure to High magnetic fields