Imaging Technician

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

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About The Position

Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Imaging Technician to perform imaging procedures and produce quality images for interpretation by a radiologist. The technician provides age-specific care, prepares patients for exams, operates diagnostic equipment, and helps ensure imaging procedures are performed safely and documented correctly.

The role includes maintaining equipment, following departmental protocols for contrast media and medications, assisting radiologists and physicians with procedures, and coordinating with radiologists and other departments on protocols, scheduling, exams, and patient flow. Imaging Tech I’s must become competent in CT as an additional modality and meet certification requirements within six months of employment unless already approved for certification in another modality.

Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The organization describes itself as committed to employee well-being, professional development, and providing excellent patient care.

Requirements

• Be licensed in New Mexico as a Radiographic Radiologic Technologist.
• Be a Registered Radiographer with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• For Imaging Tech I, become competent in CT as an additional modality and meet certification requirements within six months of employment, unless already approved for certification in another modality.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures and produce quality images for interpretation by a radiologist.
• Demonstrate knowledge and practices necessary to provide age-specific care to 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 properly, including documentation, charging, and correct image labeling.
• Operate and handle diagnostic equipment properly.
• Maintain equipment and accessories in efficient operating condition, perform required preventative maintenance, and contact service for repairs when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of contrast media and medications used in the department, including contraindications and possible side effects.
• Prepare and administer contrast according to departmental protocols, recognize significant adverse reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Prepare for and assist radiologists and physicians with procedures as required.
• Use standard precautions and sterile techniques.
• Coordinate with radiologists and ancillary departments regarding protocol changes, procedure scheduling, exams performed, and patient flow.

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.
• 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: No Education Listed