MRI Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an MRI Tech in North Carolina to perform magnetic resonance imaging and ensure patient understanding. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree and ARRT Certification. Essential responsibilities include educating patients, monitoring their conditions, and ensuring quality imaging results. This position requires strong critical thinking and the ability to handle stressful situations.

Qualifications

• ARRT Certified.
• Kentucky State Radiation Operators License is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to educate patients regarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable standards of practice.
• Educates patient regarding procedures and prepares/administers contrast media.
• Monitors and reports patient condition continually.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work in stressful environment

Education

Associate's Degree Preferred

Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

MRI board certification

Job description

11128 MRI Tech

Performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to: Director of Radiology.

FLSA: Non-exempt.

Education: Associate's Degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required.

Licenses: ARRT Certified; MRI board certification Preferred; Kentucky 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.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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.