MRI Technologist, Acute Hospital

Memorial Physician Practices; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO and paid time off

Education and certification support

Well-being programs

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC, seeks an MRI Technician for a full-time day shift with rotating weekends and holidays. You will perform diagnostic MRI studies under supervision, ensure patient safety, and coordinate with the radiology team.

Join Lifepoint Health and benefit from a sign-on bonus of $8,000, comprehensive benefits, education support, and ongoing career growth opportunities. An associate degree and ARRT/JRCERT/NMTCB accredited program are required.

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB accredited radiologic program and degree.
• BLS certification required; associate degree preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic MRI examinations under supervision.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Coordinate with radiology team to maintain workflow.
• Document results and manage imaging parameters accurately.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under pressure

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

BLS certification

Accredited program completion (ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB)

Job description

Facility Name:

Frye Regional Medical Center

Position:

MRI Technician, Acute Hospital

schedule:

Weekdays and rotating weekend and Holidays

Shift:

Full Time Days

Sign on Bonus:

$8,000

Your experience matters:

Frye Regional 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 Technician 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.

More about our team:

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

What we are Looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic MRI Technician who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

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 paid time off.
• 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

Position Summary

The role of the Student Radiologic Technologist is to perform diagnostic radiographic examinations under the supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist using JRCERT guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educate 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.
• Prepare 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 procedures.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• Coordinates MRI examination to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care and assists with the management of the workflow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments in the absence of the MRI supervisor/team leader.
• Uses computer system in documenting correctly and accurately patient information to ensure the quality of patient care: (a) patient's full name (b) patient's medical record number (c) patient's date of birth (d) examination performed.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations to ensure proper examination documentation and charges.
• Screen patients for any contra indication for MRI exam.
• Be educated on how to identify MRI compatible and non-compatible items within various patients.

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.

Education/ Certification

• Associate's Degree required.
• BLS required
• Graduated from an ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine required. Associate's degree preferred.

EEOC Statement

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

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.