MRI Technologist

Memorial Physician Practices; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Lourdes Medical Center is seeking an MRI Technologist to join our team in Washington. This PRN role involves educating patients, administering contrast, monitoring patient status, and ensuring high-quality MR imaging across procedures.

Responsibilities include equipment preparation, imaging parameter selection, safety QC, troubleshooting, patient positioning, and analyzing results to resolve image quality issues. BLS-HCP required; ARRT/NMTCB MR registry or eligibility within 1 year is expected.

Qualifications

• ARRT/NMTCB MR program completion is required or registry in Radiology/MRT/MRI.
• Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or related field preferred.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients about procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media within scope of practice when ordered.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes as needed.
• Prepares equipment, selects imaging parameters and follows safety and QC procedures.
• Troubleshoots and reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
• Analyzes results and addresses image quality issues; repositions as needed to optimize results.

Skills

Patient education

Imaging safety

Quality control

Equipment troubleshooting

Procedural knowledge

Education

ARRT/NMTCB MR program

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Lourdes Medical 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 Technologist joining 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

An MRI Technologist who excels in this role:

• Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams 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 imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• 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.

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 and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
• 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: Graduated from an ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine required. Associate's degree preferred.

Experience:1 year in Radiologic technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, Nuclear Medicine, or CT procedures preferred.

Certifications: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) required; ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB registry in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine Registry required. ARRT Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) required (within 1 year hire/transfer)

Hourly range:$41.61 - $64.32

EEOC Statement

"Lourdes Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lourdes Medical Center iscommitted to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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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.