MRI RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST
Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Corrales
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights
and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Minimum Offer $ 33.07/hr.
Maximum Offer $ 51.23/hr. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for
this role is based on a number of factors, including but not
limited to experience, education, and other business and
organizational considerations. Department: Radiology - MRI FTE:
0.05 PRN Shift: Rotating Position Summary: Provide patient services
and perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging by following assigned
protocols for a variety and complexity of exams that include, but
are not limited to, Neuro, Musculoskeletal, and Body Imaging.
Deliver quality service and positive interaction to colleagues and
customers and ensure adherence to all Hospital and departmental
policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include
Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.
Detailed responsibilities: * EQUIPMENT - Operate imaging equipment,
computer and other assistive devices according to department
standards * QUALITY CONTROL - Evaluate filming for technical
qualities and remedies; provide corrective action to improve
quality * PATIENT CARE - Position and immobilize patients * IMAGING
- Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology
Department protocols * SAFETY - Provide protection to patients,
family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed
radiation safety standards and ALARA * PAPERWORK - Complete and
verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to
exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists *
OBSERVATION - Observe patient and equipment during procedures;
document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report
immediately to supervisor * PATIENT CARE - Assume care for physical
needs of the patient during examinations and procedures * CONTRAST
MEDIA - Prepare and administer contrast media/agents * QUALITY
CONTROL - Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control
programs and provide instruction as required * CLINICAL EDUCATION -
Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as
required to students, clinical staff and residents * SUPPLIES -
Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory
control and requisitioning * PATIENT ASSISTANCE - Assist in
reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients
and transport them, as necessary * FLOAT - May be required to float
to another work assignment/area * DEVELOPMENT - Enhance
professional growth and development through participation in
educational programs, reading current literature, attending
in-services, meetings and workshops * PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow
patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols * PATIENT
SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by
seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning
of current policies and processes * PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and
report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may
put a patient at undue risk * PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential
or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near
misses in a timely manner * PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients
to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and
reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may
"not seem right" * MEDICATION – Under the supervision or direction
of a Radiologist, safely and properly retrieve, handle, store, and
waste select medications for use during the setup, performance, and
cleanup of radiology procedures Qualifications Education:
Essential: * Program Graduate Education specialization: Essential:
* Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program Experience:
Essential: Nonessential: Cross sectional anatomy course
completed/n1 year directly related experience Credentials:
Essential: * CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30
days * American Registry of Radiologic Technologists License *
Intermediate Life Support Certification w/in 6 months * MRI Cert by
ARRT or equivelant w/in 2 years of hire date * NMMIRTP w/in 6 wks
or provisional lic up to 2 years of hire Physical Conditions: Heavy
Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to
50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force
constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements
are in excess of those for Medium Work. Working conditions:
Essential: * Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
* Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as
required Department: Clinical Care
Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Albuquerque , MRI RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST, Healthcare , Corrales, New Mexico
