MRI Technologist
Company: Lexington Medical Center
Location: West Columbia
Posted on: May 9, 2025
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Job Description:
***New Salary***Magnetic Resonance ImagingFull TimeAny6p to
6:30aSign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000***Please note there are new pay
rates associated with this job***Consistently named best hospital,
Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality
health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #1
in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington
Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to
Work in South Carolina.The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors a
health care network that includes six community medical centers and
employs more than 8,700 health care professionals. The network
includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American
College of Cardiology as South Carolinas first HeartCARE CenterTM
and an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSC
Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network also
features an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing
facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimers care center and nearly 80
physician practices. Its postgraduate medical education programs
include family medicine and transitional year residencies.Job
SummaryPerforms magnetic resonance imaging scans of selected
portions of the anatomy as requested by the clinician.Minimum
QualificationsMinimum Education: Graduate of an AMA approved School
of Radiologic Technology or Completion of an MRI programMinimum
Years of Experience: NoneSubstitutable Education & Experience:
NoneRequired 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 FunctionsDemonstrates competence to provide
developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following
patient population: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 or 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.Recognize emergency
patient conditions and takes appropriate measures.Provides
pertinent information to radiologist, which will contribute to plan
of care.Positions patients appropriately on MRI table utilizing
proper imaging equipment (MRI coils, MRI conditional monitoring
equipment).Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvides 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.Assists
with patient transport whenever necessary.Performs optimum quality
MRI scans according to radiologists protocols.Makes appropriate
decisions based on judgment within the scope of their ability on
technical or patient related problems and notifies the appropriate
personnel.Assist 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 IVs 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 studentsAssist
radiologists with biopsies, and specialty procedures requiring
aseptic techniques.We are committed to offering quality,
cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their
families:Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefitsHealth
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 salaryEmployee may elect supplemental life insurance
with low cost premiums up to 3x salaryAdoption assistanceLHI
provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term
disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of
eligible employmentTuition reimbursementStudent loan
forgivenessEqual Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of LMC to
provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to
remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and
regulations. LMC 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. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote
employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent
with the employees desires and abilities and the hospitals needs.by
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Keywords: Lexington Medical Center, Columbia , MRI Technologist, Other , West Columbia, South Carolina
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