MRI Technician, Acute

Lifepoint Health®; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Higher education tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package with company match

Free gym memberships

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking an MRI Technician to perform magnetic resonance imaging in Somerset, Kentucky. This role involves reviewing patient history, educating patients about procedures, and ensuring quality imaging results through effective monitoring and positioning.

Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree and relevant certifications. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, tuition assistance, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Must be certified in Mammography within one year if not already certified.
• Requires critical thinking skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable standards.
• Reviews patient history and educates patient regarding procedures.
• Monitors patient condition and responds to changes in status.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

BLS Certification

ARRT Certification

Mammography Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The MRI Technician performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• 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.
• BLS required.
• ARRT with additional certification in Mammography. If not certified in Mammography, must be certified within one year of date of hire or transfer to position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EOC Statement

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.