MRI RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST
Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
MRI RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST at University of New Mexico -
Hospitals summary: The MRI Radiology Technologist operates MRI
imaging equipment to perform a variety of diagnostic exams while
ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
Responsibilities include patient positioning, administering
contrast media, quality control, and assisting both patients and
physicians during procedures. The role requires specialized
certification, clinical education, and physical capability for
heavy work in a clinical healthcare setting. 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 1
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: MRI technologist,
radiology technician, diagnostic imaging, patient care, MRI
certification, contrast media administration, quality control,
medical imaging, radiologic technology, healthcare technology
Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Rio Rancho , MRI RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
