Lead MRI Technologist

Lifepoint Health®; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

PTO & paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, in Las Cruces, NM, seeks a Lead MRI Technologist to join a mission-driven imaging team. You will oversee imaging quality, staff activities, and workflow to support excellent patient care across the Lifepoint network.

The role requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in radiologic sciences, ARRT MRI certification, NM licensure, BLS, and 3–5 years of MRI experience. This is a full‑time on‑site position.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in radiologic sciences is required.
• ARRT MRI registration and NM licensure required.
• BSL (BLS) certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and orders; educate patients on procedures and equipment.
• Prepare and administer contrast media; monitor patient condition.
• Prepare equipment, select exposure factors, position patients, and perform imaging.
• Analyze results and resolve image quality issues; enter and report scan results.
• Help manage department by scheduling staff and coordinating with supervisors.
• Educate staff on MRI safety.

Skills

MRI safety

Staff training

Leadership

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in radiologic sciences

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Lead MRI Technologist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Schedule:

this is a full-time position.

Your Experience Matters

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Lead MRI Technologist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. Screens all patients for any indwelling metal or devices, implants in the patient's body.
• 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.
• Contributes to the effective management of the department, including conducting annual performance evaluations for staff, maintaining the MRI employee schedule and coordinates with the other modality supervisors/senior technologists to ensure that there are no conflicts with staffing, managing the workflow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments and Initiating counseling and disciplinary action in a timely and supportive manner.
• Recommends and manages equipment repair, supply procurement, and equipment modification.
• Maintains adequate inventory of all required supplies.
• Works with radiologists to set standards of quality in techniques, procedures and patient care.
• Educates staff on MRI safety.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have an associate or bachelor's degree in radiologic sciences. Additional requirements include:

• License/Certification:
• Must be registered as an MRI Technologist by the ARRT and licensed by the state of New Mexico as an MRI Technologist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience as an MRI technologist required. 2-4 years of leadership experience preferred.

More About Memorial Medical Center

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. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.