Imaging Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

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About The Position

The Imaging Coordinator is responsible for weekend staffing and work and performs radiological duties across surgery, fluoroscopy, and general imaging. The role includes obtaining MRI patient questionnaires and assisting MRI technologists with placing patients on and off the table for remote scanning. The coordinator provides age-specific care, verifies patient identification and physician orders, obtains patient histories and forms, assesses patient condition, explains procedures, educates patients, and addresses their concerns before exams. The position ensures exams are completed with appropriate documentation, charging, and image labeling, and performs radiological exams using independent judgment, appropriate positioning, protocols, and techniques to produce diagnostic images that meet radiologist specifications. The role also includes equipment operation and maintenance, quality control, and preparing and administering contrast according to departmental protocols.

Requirements

• Training commensurate with ARRT (R) certification is required.
• ARRT certification in Radiography is required.
• American Heart Association BLS is required.
• Advanced certification is required for an additional modality when applicable: ARRT advanced certification for CT or MRI; ARDMS or ARRT Sonography for ultrasound; or ARRT advanced certification in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB certification for Nuclear Medicine.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekend staffing and work.
• Perform duties covering surgery, fluoroscopy, and general imaging.
• Obtain MRI patient questionnaires.
• Work with MRI technologists 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 history and forms; assess patient condition; explain procedures; provide patient education; and address patient concerns before exams.
• Ensure requested exams are completed, including documentation, charging, and proper labeling of images.
• Perform radiological exams using independent judgment and appropriate positioning, protocols, and techniques to obtain diagnostic images that meet radiologist specifications.
• Identify normal anatomy and unusual findings.
• Operate and properly handle diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain equipment and accessories in efficient operating order; perform equipment quality control, ensure required preventive 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, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial 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