MRI Technician

Lifepoint Health; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Benefits

Career Growth

Employee Wellbeing

Professional Development

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an MRI Technician to perform imaging procedures, educate patients, and ensure high-quality results. This role emphasizes patient care, accuracy, and collaboration with physicians and radiology staff.

The position requires ARRT certification, an Iowa license, and BLS, with opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits. Join a team dedicated to making communities healthier.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred in radiologic technology or related field.
• ARRT certification required or eligible for certification.
• MRI board certification preferred; Iowa license required or eligible.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician orders.
• Educates patient about procedures, equipment and exam.
• Prepares and administers contrast media within scope.
• Monitors patient condition and responds to changes.
• Positions patient, selects exposure factors and performs imaging.
• Analyzes results and checks image quality for issues.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Decisive Judgment

Independent Work

Education

Associate's Degree Preferred

ARRT Certified

MRI board certification Preferred

Iowa State Radiation Operators License

Job description

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

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 a MRI Technicianjoining 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

The MRI Technician who excels in this role:

• 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 your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-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

• 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.