Imaging Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

11d

About The Position

The Imaging Coordinator oversees weekend staffing and work and performs imaging duties across surgery, fluoroscopy, and general imaging. The role includes obtaining MRI patient questionnaires and assisting the MRI technologist with positioning patients on and off the table for remote scanning.

The coordinator provides age-specific care across patient age groups; verifies patient identity and physician orders; obtains histories and forms; assesses patient condition; explains procedures; provides education; and addresses patient concerns before exams. The role ensures requested exams are completed with appropriate documentation, charging, and image labeling. It also involves independently performing radiological exams using suitable positioning, protocols, and techniques; identifying normal anatomy and unusual findings; operating and maintaining diagnostic equipment; completing quality-control activities and arranging preventative maintenance and repairs; and preparing and administering contrast according to departmental protocols while understanding relevant medications, contraindications, and side effects.

Requirements

• Training commensurate with ARRT (R) certification is required.
• ARRT Certification in Radiography is required.
• American Heart Association BLS is required.
• If CT or MRI is an additional modality, ARRT advanced certification in that modality is required.
• If ultrasound is an additional modality, ARDMS or ARRT Sonography in US is required.
• If Nuclear Medicine is an additional modality, ARRT advanced certification in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• An associate’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekend staffing and work.
• Perform duties covering surgery, fluoroscopy, and general imaging.
• Obtain questionnaires for MRI patients.
• Work with the MRI technologist to place patients on and off the table for remote scanning.
• Provide age-specific care to patients of all age groups.
• Verify patient identification and physician orders; obtain patient histories and forms; assess patient condition; explain procedures; provide patient education; and address patient concerns before exams.
• Ensure exams are completed with appropriate documentation, charging, and labeling of images.
• Perform radiological exams using independent judgment and appropriate positioning, protocols, and techniques to obtain diagnostic images meeting radiologist specifications.
• Identify normal anatomy and unusual findings.
• Operate and properly handle diagnostic equipment; maintain equipment and accessories; perform equipment quality control; ensure required preventative maintenance; and contact service for repairs when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of departmental contrast media and medications, including contraindications and possible side effects.
• Prepare and administer contrast according to departmental protocols.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree