MRI Technologist - CMC

Job Title

MRI Technologist – CMC

Location

LMC Irmo MRI, Lexington Medical Center

Job Summary

Performs magnetic resonance imaging scans of selected portions of the anatomy as requested by the clinician.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or completion of an MRI program
• None (minimum years of experience)
• Required Certifications/Licensure:
  • CPR certification (must obtain within 90 days of hire)
  • ARRT of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or MRI certification (required within 1 year of hire)

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient populations:
  • Infant (Birth to 1 year)
  • Child (1 year through 12 years)
  • Adolescent (13 years through 17 years)
  • Adult (18 years to 65 years)
  • Geriatric (Over 65 years)
• Performs detailed safety screening of all patients with regards to metallic foreign bodies, implants and medical devices and obtains a signed MRI patient screening form when possible.
• Checks EMR on all patients for correct order, contraindications and other precautions.
• Prepares patients for MRI procedures, uses universal precautions on all patients.
• Informs the patients of the process to be followed in performing the exam.
• Observes condition of patients while in the MRI Department and contacts appropriate personnel when necessary.
• Recognizes emergency patient conditions and takes appropriate measures.
• Provides pertinent information to the radiologist, which will contribute to the plan of care.
• Positions patients appropriately on MRI table utilizing proper imaging equipment (MRI coils, MRI conditional monitoring equipment).
• Provides hearing protection for everyone in the MRI exam room (patient, family member, CRNA, etc.).
• Maintains cleanliness of MRI Department and equipment. Uses proper cleaning technique, disposes of contaminated needles properly and maintains adequate stock of linen and supplies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with patient transport whenever necessary.
• Performs optimum quality MRI scans according to radiologist’s protocols.
• Makes appropriate decisions based on judgment within the scope of their ability on technical or patient related problems and notifies the appropriate personnel.
• Assists in quality control of the equipment by contacting the appropriate personnel and notifies the department supervisor as necessary.
• Electronically sends images to the appropriate destination including PACS.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency (e.g., fire or disaster).
• Responsible for being on call, working weekends, working alternate shifts and working holidays on a rotating basis or as needed basis.
• Proficient in starting IV’s and injecting contrast for certain procedures.
• Practices and implements good service excellence at all times. Be caring and genuinely concerned for patients. Be patient and try to relieve some of the anxiety patients have during an MRI procedure.
• Ability to monitor and teach MRI students.
• Assist radiologists with biopsies, and specialty procedures requiring aseptic techniques.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary.
• Supplemental life insurance up to 3x salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on‑board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

Nearest Major Market

Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market

South Carolina