MRI Technologist Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Job Description:

•New Salary•Magnetic Resonance ImagingFull TimeAny6p to6:30a

Sign-On Bonus:

Up to $15,000•Please note there are new payrates associated with this job•Consistently named best hospital,Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing qualityhealth services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #1in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, LexingtonMedical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places toWork in South Carolina.

The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors ahealth care network that includes six community medical centers andemploys more than 8,700 health care professionals. The networkincludes a cardiovascular program recognized by the AmericanCollege of Cardiology as South Carolina’s first HeartCARE CenterTMand an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSCHollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network alsofeatures an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursingfacility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer’s care center and nearly 80physician practices. Its postgraduate medical education programsinclude family medicine and transitional year residencies.

JobSummaryPerforms magnetic resonance imaging scans of selectedportions of the anatomy as requested by the clinician.

MinimumQualifications•-

Minimum Education:

Graduate of an AMA approvedSchool of Radiologic Technology or Completion of an MRIprogram•-

Minimum Years of Experience:

None•-

SubstitutableEducation & Experience:

None•-

Required Certifications/Licensure:

Currently has CPR certification or must obtain within 90 days ofhire; ARRT of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology orMRI; MRI Certification or required within 1 year from hiredate•

Required Training:

Proficiency in venipuncture; Willundertake a 3 to 6 month training period to become familiar withthe equipment and departmental procedures.

EssentialFunctionsDemonstrates competence to provide developmentallyappropriate care/treatment for the following patientpopulation:

Infant (Birth to 1 year)Child (1 year through 12years)Adolescent (13 years through 17 years)Adult (18 years to 65years)Geriatric (Over 65 years)Performs detailed safety screeningof all patients with regards to metallic foreign bodies, implantsand or medical devices and obtains a signed MRI patient screeningform when possible.

Checks EMR on all patients for correct order,contraindications and other precautions.

Prepares patients for MRIprocedures. Uses universal precautions on all patients.

Informs thepatients of the process to be followed in performing theexam.

Observes condition of patients while in the MRI Department andcontacts appropriate personnel when necessary.

Recognize emergencypatient conditions and takes appropriate measures.

Providespertinent information to radiologist, which will contribute to planof care.

Positions patients appropriately on MRI table utilizingproper imaging equipment (MRI coils, MRI conditional monitoringequipment).Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvides hearing protection foreveryone in the MRI exam room (patient, family member, CRNA,etc.)Maintains cleanliness of MRI Department and equipment. Usesproper cleaning technique, disposes of contaminated needlesproperly and maintains adequate stock of linen and supplies.

Assistswith patient transport whenever necessary.

Performs optimum qualityMRI scans according to radiologist’s protocols.

Makes appropriatedecisions based on judgment within the scope of their ability ontechnical or patient related problems and notifies the appropriatepersonnel.

Assist in quality control of the equipment by contactingthe appropriate personnel and notifies the department supervisor asnecessary.

Electronically sends images to the appropriatedestination including PACS.Performs all other duties as assigned byauthorized personnel or as required in an emergency. e.g., fire ordisaster.

Responsible for being on call, working weekends, workingalternate shifts and working holidays on a rotating basis or asneeded basis.

Proficient in starting IV’s and injecting contrast forcertain procedures.

Practices and implements good service excellenceat all times. Be caring and genuinely concerned for patients. Bepatient and try to relieve some of the anxiety patients have duringan MRI procedure.

Ability to monitor and teach MRI studentsAssistradiologists with biopsies, and specialty procedures requiringaseptic techniques.

We are committed to offering quality,cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and theirfamilies:

Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefitsHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)Employeesare eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHImatches dollar for dollar up to 6%.Employer paid life insurance•equal to 1x salaryEmployee may elect supplemental life insurancewith low cost premiums up to 3x salaryAdoption assistanceLHIprovides its full-time employees employer paid short-termdisability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days ofeligible employmentTuition reimbursementStudent loanforgivenessEqual Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of LMC toprovide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and toremain compliant with applicable state and federal laws andregulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-freeenvironment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ allemployees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy,childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but notlimited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promoteemployees from within the hospital where possible and consistentwith the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’sneeds.