MRI Technologist

LewisGale Medical Center; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with 100% match on 3% to 9%

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MR exams, ensure patient safety, and operate imaging technology. The role requires ARRT registration and Virginia licensure, with MRI certification preferred. PRN hours and on-site work are typical for this position.

The candidate will work with a comprehensive benefits package and join a patient-centered team focused on quality care and safety in a leading hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing MRI procedures as part of diagnostic radiology.
• Ability to monitor patient condition and ensure safety during MR exams.
• Familiarity with ARRT standards and radiologic technology education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and identifies patients for MRI procedures.
• Performs MRI examinations per department protocols.
• Monitors patient condition and safety around MR units.
• Operates electronic information systems for imaging orders and results.
• Administers contrast media as required under physician direction.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain MRI/ Radiology knowledge.
• Takes call after regular hours.

Skills

MRI procedures

Patient care

Safety awareness

Electronic information systems

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

ARRT registered

Virginia State license

MRI certification preferred

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: 32.95 - 49.42 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) MRI Technologist today with LewisGale Medical Center.

Job Summary and Qualification

• Prepares and identifies patients, collects relevant information for completion of procedures.
• Performs all MRI procedures assigned by Manager, following department exam protocol.
• Observant of patients’ conditions.
• Practices safety in the vicinity of the magnetic field of the MR unit.
• Understands and operates electronic information systems.
• Administers contrast media as required. If a RN is not available, certified technologists may have access to the emergency medications at the direction of the attending physician.
• Participates in continuing education activities to expand/enhance knowledge of Diagnostic Radiology and MRI and to meet the continuing education requirements of the ARRT.
• Takes call after regular hours.

What qualifications you will need:

• EXPERIENCE
• Required: 6 months experience as Radiologic Technologist
• Preferred: One year of experience as an MRI or CT technologist.
• EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS
• Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT registered.
• Required: Virginia State license required.
• Preferred: As above with certification by the ARRT in MRI.
• Hours: PRN

Benefits

LewisGale Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.