ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the “playground” that is Colorado.

From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients—residents and visitors alike—see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.

SUMMARY:

Demonstrates cooperative attitude in accomplishing the common goal of patient care within the department and with other personnel affected by the department of Diagnostic Imaging. The MRI technologist is responsible for carrying out diagnostic tests using Magnetic Resonance (MRI) scanners, and works in tandem with other medical personnel in order to achieve organizational goals

DUTIES:

• Operates MRI equipment for the purpose of capturing diagnostic images of a particular segment of the patient’s body.
• Screens patients before examination for MRI safety and appropriateness of exam.
• Performs Quality Assurance tasks as required on a daily basis.
• Ensures that MRI rooms are clean, organized, and safe for patient examination.
• May call for, transfer, position and manage patients independently with a high degree of professional care, tact and courtesy.
• Ensures the safety of the patient at all times while in the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
• Ensures that patients are comfortable during MRI examination by providing headphones to reduce noise.
• Explains the exam to the patient and answers patient’s questions.
• Administers contrast material as necessary
• Ensures that patients GFR is at appropriate range for contrast administration.
• Screens all staff, family members for MRI safety prior to entering MRI zone 3 and 4.
• Is thoroughly familiar with all departmental routines, scheduling techniques, record keeping and procedures offered. Knows progressions of departmental workflow and paperwork, including complete submission of exams to the radiologist for interpretation.
• Understands the use of Meditech and PACS including medical image post processing software.
• Assumes responsibility for general departmental neatness and cleanness, including orderly storage of materials.
• Maintains professional affiliation(s) and certifications for own professional growth and as required by such organizations as to stay current and in compliance.
• Maintains familiarity with and complies with professional ethics.
• Assist Department Director in acquiring and maintaining ACR and DNV accreditation/standards.
• Responsible for technical aspects of MRI Safety, maintenance and monitoring devices.
• Must be willing to train and support diagnostic staff members in MRI.
• Must be willing to work in all modalities within the department based on certification and competency.
• Rotates within the department to cover call on evenings and weekends (including shift work during the summer months), as required.
• Participate in committees as assigned.
• Perform in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulatory agency standards.
• Perform in accordance with EPH vision, mission and goals.
• All other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent; graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.

• Must have at least two years’ experience as a staff technologist with MRI experience.

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

• American Heart Association BL

PAY RANGE:

$36.00 - $48.93 per hour

$10,000 bonus after 90 days of employment!

BENEFITS:

We offer a full range of benefits to fit your needs and family for full time and part time employees!

All employees are enrolled in a Money Purchase Pension Plan 401(a) which replaces Social Security contributions. You control the investments on-line yourself or with you financial advisor to help it grow. We also offer a 457(b) plan for you to ad additional funds to your investments.

Medical – Choose from a HSA or PPO medical plan with pre-tax spending accounts.
Dental – An affordable all-inclusive services plan. No need to choose from 2 or 3 options.
Vision – Just for you or your whole family.
Paid Time Off – Personal and sick leave immediately available as accrued each pay period.
Medical Transport – Add MASA as a supplemental for both Air and Ground usable in all 50 states.
Accident and Critical Illness – For those unexpected life issues that may happen. Cash payouts to you.
Term Life and AD&D INS. – Free to full and part time employees.
Voluntary Life Ins. – Additional coverage for you to purchase for yourself, spouse and or children.
Short Term Disability – 2 levels to purchase for your needs.
Long Term Disability – Free to you while employed.
Employee Assistance Program – A comprehensive program for you and your family member which includes a national provider network for counseling services, life balance services, legal and financial services

For more information about this opportunity e-mail questions to HR@eph.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The descriptions above are listed as is at the time of posting and could change as needed at any time in accordance with state, local and federal laws.