MRI Technologist

MRI Technologist
Fort Carson, Colorado
Where Service Meets the Summit

The Community – Colorado Springs & Fort Carson, Colorado

Colorado Springs is one of America’s most desirable cities, nestled at the base of Pikes Peak with over 300 days of sunshine each year. The city offers an unparalleled quality of life with world-class outdoor recreation, a thriving cultural scene, and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy easy access to Garden of the Gods, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, scenic hiking and biking trails, and some of the finest skiing in the Rocky Mountains — all just an hour from Denver. With a vibrant downtown, excellent schools, and a cost of living well below other major Colorado cities, Colorado Springs consistently ranks among the best places to live in the United States.

About the Facility – Evans Army Community Hospital

Evans Army Community Hospital is a state-of-the-art military medical center serving the Fort Carson community, including active-duty service members, retirees, and their families. As part of the Defense Health Agency, Evans ACH delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care across a wide range of specialties including primary care, surgery, radiology, gastroenterology, physical therapy, behavioral health, and women’s services. The facility is committed to delivering the highest standard of patient-centered care and offers healthcare professionals a rewarding opportunity to serve those who serve our country.

Facility Address: 1650 Cochrane Cir, Fort Carson, CO 80913

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced MRI scans and procedures in accordance with department protocols and radiologist direction
• Perform venipuncture for IV contrast media injections
• Screen patients for safety concerns and contraindications for MRI exams; report concerns to MRI supervisor or radiologist
• Correctly position patients and make technical adjustments for required examinations
• Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists or teleradiology services
• Perform system calibrations and quality control tasks per manufacturer and facility policy; recognize artifacts and equipment errors
• Observe and report symptoms related to adverse reactions to contrast media; institute emergency measures when needed
• Maintain MRI area cleanliness and infection control compliance
• Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions; document per department protocol

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree from a program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of MRI experience in an active clinical environment within the last 5 years. Minimum 1 year of experience working in a high-field MRI scanner environment (1.5T or higher).
• Certifications: BLS required.
• Board Certification: Current ARRT registration as Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARRT-MR).
• Licensure: N/A (non-credentialed position).
• U.S. Citizenship required

Schedule

Four 10-hour shifts, Friday – Monday, 1330–0000. 30-minute uncompensated lunch.

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