MRI Technologist

Lifepoint Health•Las Cruces, NM

17d

About The Position

Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a full-time MRI Technologist. The role operates a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images used by physicians to diagnose and treat pathologies. Qualified external candidates may receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus in exchange for a two-year service commitment. The technologist reviews patient history and physician orders, explains procedures and equipment to patients, prepares equipment and supplies, selects imaging parameters, positions patients, and performs imaging procedures. When ordered and within scope of practice, the technologist prepares and administers contrast media or medications. The role also includes continually monitoring patient condition, assessing image quality, taking corrective action when needed, and entering, transmitting, and reporting scan results. Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare network with facilities across the country.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT-, JRCERT-, ARMRIT-, or NMTCB-accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine.
Required registry with ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine.
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 obtaining ARRT(MR) registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and examinations to support understanding and cooperation.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
Continually monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes 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 the patient and repeating the procedure.
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.