MRI Technician

Lifepoint Health • Wilson, NC

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About The Position

11128 MRI Tech Performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to: Director of Radiology FLSA: Non-exempt Education: Associate’s Degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required Licenses: ARRT Certified; MRI board certification Preferred; Kentucky State Radiation Operators License Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• ARRT Certified
• Kentucky State Radiation Operators License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree Preferred
• MRI board certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees