LMC Irmo MRI is seeking a full-time MRI Technologist to work day shifts, including Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals, and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Job Summary
Performs magnetic resonance imaging scans of selected portions of the anatomy as requested by the clinician.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education: Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology or completion of an MRI program. Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Currently has CPR certification or must obtain within 90 days of hire; ARRT of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology or MRI; MRI Certification or required within 1 year from hire date.
Required Training: Proficiency in venipuncture; will undertake a 3 to 6 month training period to become familiar with the equipment and departmental procedures.
Essential Functions
* Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population: Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.
* 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, using universal precautions on all patients.
* Informs patients of the process to be followed in performing the exam.
* Observes the 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 radiologists, contributing to the plan of care.
* Positions patients appropriately on the MRI table, utilizing proper imaging equipment.
* Provides hearing protection for everyone in the MRI exam room.
* Maintains cleanliness of the MRI Department and equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Assists with patient transport whenever necessary.
* Performs optimum quality MRI scans according to radiologist 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 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.
* Responsible for being on call, working weekends, working alternate shifts, and working holidays on a rotating basis or as needed basis.
* Proficient in starting IVs and injecting contrast for certain procedures.
* Practices and implements good service excellence at all times, being caring and genuinely concerned for patients.
* Ability to monitor and teach MRI students.
* Assists 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, with LHI matching dollar for dollar up to 6%.
* Employer-paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary.
* Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to 3x salary.
* Adoption assistance.
* LHI provides its full-time employees with employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment.
* Tuition reimbursement.
* Student loan forgiveness.
Lexington Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal opportunity of employment for all individuals and remaining compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
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