MRI Technologist

Lifepoint Health•Las Cruces, NM

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Medical Center is hiring a full-time MRI Technologist. The role operates a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images that physicians use to diagnose and treat pathologies. Qualified external candidates are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus in exchange for a two-year service commitment. The technologist reviews patient histories and physician orders, explains procedures and equipment to patients, and prepares and administers contrast media or medications when ordered and within scope of practice. The role also involves preparing equipment and supplies, selecting imaging parameters, positioning patients, performing imaging procedures, monitoring patient condition, assessing image quality, addressing quality issues, and entering, transmitting, and reporting scan results. Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and part of Lifepoint Health.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT-, JRCERT-, ARMRIT-, or NMTCB-accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine.
Required registry in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine through ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB.
ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) registry required within one year of hire or transfer.
If not ARRT(MR)-registered, must work under the supervision of an ARRT(MR) technologist until ARRT(MR) is obtained.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support their understanding and cooperation.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
Continuously monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes in status as appropriate.
Prepare equipment and supplies.
Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze results and identify image-quality issues.
Take appropriate action to resolve image-quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates with a two-year service commitment.
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 coverage.
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.