MRI Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Financial protection & PTO

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package

Mental health services

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a full-time MRI Technician in Ottumwa. This role focuses on patient care, including reviewing histories and conducting imaging procedures. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree and relevant certifications like ARRT and BLS. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for financial growth, and a commitment to employee well-being. Join us to make a difference in community health.

Qualifications

• Required to review patient history and physician's orders.
• Must educate patients regarding procedures and equipment.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and medications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes appropriately.
• Select exposure factors and perform imaging procedures.
• Analyze results and identify imaging quality issues.
• Monitors patient condition and responds to changes.
• Positions patient, selects exposure factors and performs imaging procedures.
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with imaging quality.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Associate's Degree Preferred

Graduate of a Program in Discipline

Tools

ARRT Certification

Iowa State Radiation Operators License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Your Experience Matters – Ottumwa Regional Health 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 are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

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.
• 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.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to base compensation, this position 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 with 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: Associate's Degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline
• Required Licenses: ARRT Certified; MRI board certification Preferred; Iowa State Radiation Operators License
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

More About Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a 217-bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Ottumwa community for over 133 years. We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.

EEOC Statement

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ottumwa Regional Health 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.