The MRI Technologist performs magnetic resonance imaging scans as requested by clinicians and ensures patient safety and comfort during procedures. They are responsible for maintaining equipment cleanliness and assisting with quality control.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or complete an MRI program, with CPR certification required within 90 days of hire. No prior experience is necessary, but proficiency in venipuncture and a willingness to undergo training are essential.
LH Lexington MRI Full Time Rotating 8a - 8p, will work every other Sunday (no Saturdays). Rotating days during the week.
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Job summary
Performs magnetic resonance imaging scans of selected portions of the anatomy as requested by the clinician.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education
Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic
Technology or
Completion of an
MRI program
Minimum
Years of
Experience: None.
Substitutable
Education &
Experience (Optional): None.
Required
Certifications/Licensure: Currently has CPR certification or must obtain within 90 days of hire;
ARRT of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or MRI;
MRI Certification or required within 1 year from hire date.
Required Training
Proficiency in venipuncture;
Will undertake a 3 to 6 month training period to become familiar with the equipment and departmental procedures.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
403(b) Match Plan
Student Loan Forgiveness
Essential functions
Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population:
Infant (Birth to 1 year)
Child (1 year through 12 years)
Adolescent (13 years through 17 years)
Adult (18 years to 65 years)
Geriatric (Over 65 years)
Performs detailed safety screening of all patients with regards to metallic foreign bodies, implants and or medical devices and obtains a signed MRI patient screening form when possible.
Checks EMR on all patients for correct order, contraindications and other precautions.
Prepares patients for MRI procedures. Uses universal precautions on all patients.
Informs the patients of the process to be followed in performing the exam.
Observes condition of patients while in the MRI Department and contacts appropriate personnel when necessary.
Recognize emergency patient conditions and takes appropriate measures.
Provides pertinent information to radiologist, which will contribute to plan of care.
Provides hearing protection for everyone in the MRI exam room (patient, family member, CRNA, etc.)
Maintains cleanliness of MRI Department and equipment. Uses proper cleaning technique, disposes of contaminated needles properly and maintains adequate stock of linen and supplies.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists with patient transport whenever necessary.
Performs optimum quality MRI scans according to radiologist’s protocols.
Makes appropriate decisions based on judgment within the scope of their ability on technical or patient related problems and notifies the appropriate personnel.
Assist in quality control of the equipment by contacting the appropriate personnel and notifies the department supervisor as necessary.
Electronically sends images to the appropriate destination including PACS.
Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency. e.g., fire or disaster.
Responsible for being on call, working weekends, working alternate shifts and working holidays on a rotating basis or as needed basis.
Proficient in starting IV’s and injecting contrast for certain procedures.
Practices and implements good service excellence at all times. Be caring and genuinely concerned for patients. Be patient and try to relieve some of the anxiety patients have during an MRI procedure.
Ability to monitor and teach MRI students
Assist radiologists with biopsies, and specialty procedures requiring aseptic techniques.
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
Adoption assistance
LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness
Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.
