MRI Technologist

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. They are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care. As an MRI Technologist, the role involves embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care, spanning 29 states and including 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care. The company believes in achieving success through talented people and creating workplaces where employees want to work, with opportunities for meaningful careers. They are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity, and producing value with an inclusive workforce that is diverse and reflective of the patients, family members, customers, and team members they serve.

Requirements

• Associate degree in radiologic sciences.
• ARRT or ARMRIT registered or registry eligible in MRI.
• New Mexico license as an MRI Technologist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patients’ 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.
• Coordinates MRI examination to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care and assists with the management of the workflow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments in the absence of the MRI supervisor/team leader.
• Uses computer system to correctly document patient informatione: (a) patient's full name (b) patient's medical record number (c) patient's date of birth (d) examination performed.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations to ensure proper examination documentation and charges.
• Screens patients for any contra indication for MRI exam. Knows how to identify MRI compatible and non-compatible items within various patients.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree