MRI Technologist

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

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About The Position

Memorial Medical Center is seeking an MRI Technologist for a full-time position in an outpatient setting. The role contributes to the organization’s mission of making communities healthier by providing imaging services and supporting patient care.

The MRI Technologist reviews patient histories and physician orders, explains procedures and equipment to patients, prepares equipment and supplies, and performs imaging procedures. When ordered and within the scope of practice, the technologist prepares and administers contrast media or medications. The role includes monitoring patient condition, evaluating image quality, addressing imaging 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

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in radiologic sciences.
• Registration as an MRI Technologist by the ARRT or ARMRIT.
• New Mexico state license as an MRI Technologist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders.
• Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support 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 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree