MRI Technician

This opportunity is located at Presbyterian Hospital.

Summary:
Performs MRI procedures according to established practices and procedures. Takes call. Schedules MRI exams, stocks procedure rooms. Acts as a resource person to Radiology staff and medical staff.

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need
FTE: 0.001000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours

Night Diff: $5.00 Weekend Diff: $3.00/hr

Other information:
*HS Diploma or GED required, associates degree preferred.

Credentials:
*MRT (New Mexico licensure) required.
*R.T. (MR) (ARRT) or ARMRIT (ARMRIT) required.

MRI Registered Technologists:
*MRT (New Mexico licensure) required.
*R.T. (MR) (ARRT) or ARMRIT (ARMRIT) required.

Or:

Registered Technologist Trainees/Apprentices:
*PMRT (Provisional NM licensure) required.
*R.T. (R) (ARRT) required.
*Successful completion of ARRT(MR) Boards within two years of hire.

UPDATED: 3.22.2024

Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma or GED

Credentials:
Essential:
* Rad Tech-Magnetic Resonance Im
* American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
* NM Magnetic Resonance Tech
* NM Provisional Magnetic Resonance Tech

Responsibilities:
*Instructs patients regarding magnetic resonance imaging procedures; prepares, positions, and manipulates patients to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.

*Selects appropriate imaging techniques, calibrates console and peripheral hardware, as required.

*Obtains images, produces film records and backups from desk to storage media, and transfers for desk to work station.

*Inspects for quality and completeness of exam.

*Performs quality assurance on magnetic resonance equipment and laser camera.

*Performs physical inventories and maintains clinical supplies.

*Provides instruction and guidance in magnetic resonance imaging procedures and equipment/facilities usage to staff and/or students in training.

*Ensures adherence to established PHS/PMG and department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety standards, HIPAA and compliance regulations.

*May assist in research and/or clinical subject scheduling.

*Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of expertise

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!

Learn more about our employee benefits:

https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits

Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

About Our Regional Delivery System

Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.

We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.

About New Mexico

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.

Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.