MRI Technician

Lifepoint Health; Los Alamos (NM); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) retirement package with company

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, NM seeks an MRI Technician for a PRN role. The facility is part of Lifepoint Health and dedicated to delivering high-quality imaging services.

You will operate the MRI scanner, review orders, educate patients about procedures, and administer contrast when ordered. You will monitor patient status, ensure safety, troubleshoot equipment, and report results. A NM imaging license and MR registry within 1 year are required.

Qualifikationen

• Requires NM imaging license and ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or NM with an associate degree preferred.
• ARRT Registry in MR required within 1 year of hire/transfer.
• Must be willing to work in PRN/as-needed MRI setting.

Aufgaben

• Operate MRI scanner to obtain diagnostic images.
• Review patient history and physician orders.
• Educate patients about procedures and exam requirements.
• Prepare and administer contrast media when ordered.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to changes.
• Ensure safety standards and QC on equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and resolve image quality issues.
• Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
• Enter and report scan results.

Ausbildung

NM Imaging License

ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB Registry (Radiology/Radiation Therapy/MR/NM)

ARRT MR Registry

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

MRI Technician

Schedule: this is a PRN role that will work on an as-needed basis.

Your experience matters

Los Alamos 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.

How you'll contribute

An MRI Technician who excels in this role operates magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images for use by physicians in diagnoses and treatment of pathologies. Additional responsibilities include:

• 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. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• 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

Applicants should have a current NM imaging license and be a graduate of an ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine with an associate's degree preferred. Additional requirements include:

• Certification/License:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) current upon hire.
  • ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB registry in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine Registry required.
  • ARRT Registry in MR required within 1 year hire/transfer.
    • If not ARRT(MR) upon hire, you must work under the supervision of an ARRT(MR) technologist until your ARRT(MR) is obtained.

More about Los Alamos Medical Center

Los Alamos Medical Center is a 47-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the communities of northern New Mexico for over 70 years.

We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.

EEOC Statement

Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos 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.