MRI Technician: Impactful Imaging with Growth & Benefits

LifePoint Health; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an MRI Technician for a per diem role in Athens. You will operate the MRI scanner, review orders, educate patients, and ensure safe, high‑quality imaging to support diagnosis and treatment.

Required ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB MR registry, BLS-HCP, and 1 year of radiologic/MR experience; strong critical thinking and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential. ARRT(MR) pursuit within 1 year preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine; associate degree preferred.
• 1 year of Radiologic technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, Nuclear Medicine, or CT experience preferred.
• BLS Health Care Provider required; MR registry with ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB; MR registry within 1 year if not yet certified.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision and strong problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI scanner to obtain images for physician diagnoses and treatment.
• Reviews patient history and physician orders; educates patient on procedures.
• Prepares/administers contrast media or medications within scope.
• Monitors patient condition and responds to changes; ensures safety and QC.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures; analyzes image quality and repeats as needed.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Adaptability (in-person/remote)

Education

ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB MR programs

Job description

Starr Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an MRI Technician for a per diem role in Athens. You will operate the MRI scanner, review orders, educate patients, and ensure safe, high‑quality imaging to support diagnosis and treatment.

Required ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB MR registry, BLS-HCP, and 1 year of radiologic/MR experience; strong critical thinking and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential. ARRT(MR) pursuit within 1 year preferred.