Lead MRI Tech

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) Plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital is seeking a Lead MRI Technologist to perform MRI examinations, operate the MRI equipment, and prepare the room with the necessary equipment for procedures.

The Lead Tech will educate staff, adjust protocols under supervision, manage scheduling, transport patients, order supplies, and ensure patient and staff safety around magnetic fields; supervision of students may be required.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• ARRT-R radiography certification is required.
• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology preferred and ARRT certified.
• ARRT-MR MRI certification required within 6 months of hire.
• MRI experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technologist educates and trains staff on procedures and protocols.
• Schedule, transport patients, and order supplies as directed by Imaging Management.
• Ensure protection of patients and staff from magnetic fields and uphold safety standards.
• Supervise students as assigned by area supervisor.

Skills

BLS

ARRT-R Radiography

ARRT-MR MRI

MRI Experience

Education

AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology

ARRT certification

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Lead MRI Tech today with HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Technologist performs MRI examinations with protocols as outlined by the Radiologist. Operates diagnostic MRI equipment, and prepares the room with the necessary equipment and supplies for the procedure.

Lead tech will be responsible for educating and training staff technologists on existing and new procedures. Lead tech will be responsible for adjusting protocols as directed by Medical Imaging Management team and Radiologists. Duties include, but are not limited to, Scheduling, transporting patients, ordering supplies, inventory, cleaning, and anything deemed necessary by the Medical Imaging Management Team. Lead Technologist is responsible for the Protection of patients and staff from the magnetic field, including but not limited to all safety measures. Job may include direct supervision of students at the discretion of the area supervisor. Employee must have the same licensure or have completed the same training to satisfy the requirements of the discipline of the student. Direct supervision means the primary caregiver is readily available to the student throughout the shift.

What qualifications you will need:

• BLS required
• (ARRT-R) Radiography required
• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology preferred and ARRT
• (ARRT-MR) Magnetic Resonance Imaging required within 6 months of hire
• MRI Experience strongly preferred

Benefits

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Trident Medical Center – Facility Overview

Founded in 1975, Trident Medical Center has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, Trident provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry.

Key Highlights

• Award-winning Heart Center
• Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery
• Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center
• Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages
• Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
• Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes

Expanded Emergency Access

In addition to emergency departments at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, the health system operates four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care:

• Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)
• Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)
• James Island Emergency (Charleston)
• Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)
• Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon!

Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient’s family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.