Senior MR Technologist

Position Summary
Performs quality diagnostic general and cardiac MRI procedures in accordance with standards set by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This position works within the interdisciplinary team and provides leadership and oversite to the MRI department and provides safe and personalized care for patients.

Essential Duties

• Assists with operational oversight for the MRI department. This includes training other MRI technologists and leading workflow as needed.
• Performs high quality general MRI scan procedures to support accurate diagnosis while maintaining high quality patient care.
• Performs high quality cardiac MRI procedures to support accurate diagnosis.
• Performs IV injections for all MRI procedures as required.
• Post processes MRI studies for accurate diagnosis as needed.
• Follows all department and MRI safety practices and protocols to ensure patients, visitors and employees safety.
• Keeps an up to date record of patient appointments, exams, image data, and other pertinent information, including record keeping that pertains to MRI, contrast agent delivery and dispensing, quality control, and equipment.
• Helps maintain and update policies, procedures and quality controls for the MRI as needed.
• Uses hospital information's systems proficiently including but not limited to; EMR, scheduling, RIS and PACS software applications.

Other Duties

Performs as back-up to staff absences and vacancies, as necessary.

Competencies

Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.

Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.

Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.

Impact and Influence: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved. Taking advantage of opportunities to make a difference and have an impact. When used well, the intended outcome of this competency is the creation of goodwill, trust, and respect while motivating people to want to follow you even when they don't have to.

Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

Professional Development or Continuous Learning and Development: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill to enhance their contribution to the organization.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None

Travel
None

Core Values

Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.

Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.

Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.

Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.

Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the institution.

Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.

Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.

Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Successful completion of an approved JCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) program required. Associate's Degree preferred.

Work Experience: A minimum of three (3) years experience working in general MRI and at least one (1) year experience performing cardiac MRI studies required.

Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Current R.T. (MR) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) required. Current CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider certification required. If the ARRT certification was obtained prior to 2000 under special eligibility provision, graduation from an accredited program is not required.

Salary Range: $44.00 - $59.09

Benefits
At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.

Application Deadline: This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.