Department:
36311 Atrium Health Lake Norman - MRI
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Weekdays, Monday-Thursday, 06:30am -5:00pm, with on call and holiday rotation.
Pay Range:
$35.50 - $53.25
Interested in being considered? Please apply, and a Talent acquisition team member will contact you regarding the next steps via email or phone. Feel free to share this opportunity with others that may be interested as well and visit our careers page: https://careers.atriumhealth.org/search/radiology-services/jobs
At Atrium Health Lake Norman our team is collaborative, inclusive, and patient-centered. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, shared accountability, and psychological safety. We value clear communication, integrity, and innovation while fostering empathy, respect, and a shared sense of purpose. Leadership sets the tone with a growth mindset and critical thinking. Leaders empower teams, embrace change, and champion excellence. Teammates lift each other up, value relationships within and across disciplines, and share pride in delivering safe top-quality care. It is a culture of ownership, celebration, and belonging, where people are inspired to thrive, grow together, and have fun!
Atrium Health Lake Norman is a state-of-the-art health care campus offering high-quality health care to Lake Norman and the surrounding area.
It includes an acute care hospital, emergency department and specialty care center, all wrapped into one convenient location at the intersection of Westmoreland Road and US 21 (Statesville Road) in Cornelius, NC. Atrium Health Lake Norman strives to deliver unrivaled clinical care, the highest level of support and a patient-first experience, in an environment designed for wellness.
Built in serene shades of brown and green and nestled just a couple of miles from the shoreline, the campus is the center of our care in the Lake Norman region.
Hospital and Emergency Care
The 171,000-square-foot hospital is the heart of Atrium Health Lake Norman. It features:
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55 patient care beds, including 12 dedicated women’s and children’s care beds
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8-room emergency department open 24/7
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3 operating rooms, including a cesarean (C-section) delivery room
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2 newborn nursery stations
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2 triage rooms
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1 procedure room
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Imaging services, including MRI, CT scan, X-ray, ultrasound and more
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Laboratory services
Whether you’re having a baby, undergoing surgery or need emergency care at any hour of the day or night, our expert physicians, nurses and support staff will be by your side.
Check out this video if interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities: Atrium Health Radiology – Live Meaningfully - YouTube
Job Summary
The MRI Technologist I perform procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. Operates MRI Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency. This equipment includes scanner, post processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport and patient monitoring equipment.
Major Responsibilities
Interviews patients for a complete medical history. Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR’s to obtain pertinent clinical history. Records medical history on requisitions. Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed.
Performs MRI scanning and assists Physicians/PA during invasive procedures. Practices proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies. Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology. Active enrollment in an MRI ARRT registry eligible or ARMRIT program required.
Certification / License
MRI registry must be obtained within 1 year of hire. BLS required.
Work Experience
n/a
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development. Demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies. Occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operation. Frequently may be required to stretch, bend twist, squat or kneel in the daily operation of the MRI department. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the day such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, being near moving equipment. Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.
DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
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About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
The MRI Technologist I perform procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. Operates MRI Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency. This equipment includes scanner, post processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport and patient monitoring equipment.
