MRI Technician

Lifepoint Health; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an MRI Technician for per diem shifts in Athens, TN. The role involves reviewing orders, educating patients, administering contrast within scope, monitoring patients, and ensuring image quality through proper positioning and technique.

The candidate should have ARRT MR certification, BLS-HCP, and completed a radiology program; an associate degree is preferred, with 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB-accredited Radiologic Technology program required or equivalent.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• 1 year experience in Radiologic tech, MR, CT, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders.
• Educate patient about MRI procedure, equipment, and exam.
• Administer contrast media and medications within scope.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes.
• Prepare equipment and supplies; ensure safety standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress tolerance

In-person remote work

Education

Associate's degree

ARRT MR certification

BLS-HCP certification

Job description

MRI Technician

Per Diem

Your experience matters:

Starr Regional 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 an MRI Technician 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.
• 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.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• 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

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.

• Financial & Career Growth: 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

Education:

• Graduated from an ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine required. Associate's degree preferred.

Experience:

• 1 year in Radiologic technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, Nuclear Medicine, or CT procedures preferred.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) required; ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB registry in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine Registry required. ARRT Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) required (within 1 year hire/transfer)

Skills and Abilities:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must be willing to work in-person and/or remotely, as needed/directed.
• *If not ARRT(MR), then you must work under the supervision of an ARRT(MR) technologist until your ARRT(MR) is obtained.

More about Starr Regional Medical Center:

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

"Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."\

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran