Radiologic Technologist MRI

About Us: Founded in 2004 by local physicians Animas Surgical Hospital has been an integral part of the Four Corners region for more than two decades. Our goal has never been to be the only hospital in Durango but to be the best option for surgery diagnostic imaging emergency care occupational medicine and internal medicine.

Our Mission: To provide innovative exceptional healthcare that patients recommend physicians prefer and employees are proud of.

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist MRI

Job Summary: Completes daily diagnostic imaging studies within the modality of MRI to produce high quality images for diagnostic purposes.

Reports To: Manager Diagnostic Imaging

Salary Range: $27.50 - $53.55 (posted hourly range excludes overtime and bonuses which are not guaranteed)

Essential Job Functions:

• Obtains patient history and allergies informs patients of study safety contrast media contraindications.
• Maintains a safe environment for the patient staff and visitors in and around radiology department including the MRI Suite.
• Provides patient instructions related to exam including breathing communication observation and length of study along with post study instructions.
• Enters required patient information accurately into the EHR; scans patients in accordance with specified appropriate protocol.
• Produces imaging in accordance with optimum standards for radiologist interpretation. Including appropriate imaging recons. Completes notes on each patient in PACS.

Additional Duties

• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy mission and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes programs and the working environment.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduation from an ARRT approved program in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Current CPR certification; registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (MR)

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience as technologist in a surgical or hospital setting with a strong working knowledge of patient care.

Physical Requirements

Lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling up to fifty (50) pounds while administering care to patients etc. Stooping kneeling and/or crouching daily in delivery of patient care obtaining equipment etc. Standing and walking more than five (5) hours per day in administering patient care in multiple rooms. Running occasionally in responding to patient care emergencies. Reaching grasping handling and/or feeling five (5) or more hours per day in administering patient care i.e. operating various radiologic equipment.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Environmental hazards such as chemicals solvents needles needle containers sharps blood body fluids various infectious/communicable diseases infectious medical waste radiation and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

Animas Health Immunizations and Vaccinations Requirements

Aligns with CDCs Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel

• Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
• Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
• Measles Mumps and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles Mumps and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
• Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
• Tetanus diphtheria pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
• Tuberculosis Screening -Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months

*Vaccine records or evidence of immunity are required prior to 1^st day of scheduled work.

Animas Health is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment drug screen which includes marijuana.

We Offer Competitive Pay and Benefits

Employment with us provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health financial well-being and professional growth.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Health Vision and Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Education and Tuition benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Additional optional benefits

Where You Will Work: Click here to learn more about Durango Co.

Required Experience:

IC