MRI Tech

MRI Technologist

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.

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 SJRMCs 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 SJRMCs 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