MRI Tech

UVA Health; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health, at UVA Community Health, seeks an MRI technologist to prepare patients and operate MRI equipment to obtain diagnostic scans. You will work with radiologists and staff under general supervision, positioning patients and selecting imaging factors to produce quality images for interpretation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited MRI program, and ARRT/ARMRIT eligibility with required certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; MRI program graduation.
• 2 years healthcare experience preferred.
• ARRT or ARMRIT MRI registration or eligible; certification due within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedure and post-procedure orders to patients.
• Prioritize workflow based on patient condition and timely arrivals/departures.
• Maintain sterile equipment and fields.
• Adjust imaging parameters to obtain proper density and contrast.
• Perform warm-up and quality control on MRI equipment.
• Use protocols to obtain images of internal structures.
• Critique images for quality and determine if repeats are needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communications

Ability to work in stressful env

Multitask and MRI safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited MRI program

ARRT/ARMRIT MRI certification eligible

Job description

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients i n the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The MRI technologist will work with the radiologist and fellow staff members to prepare patients and operate magnetic resonance equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans. The MRI technologist works under general supervision in performing a variety of exams and procedures according to departmental protocol, as requested by physician order. The technologist will position the patient’s body part for imaging and set appropriate technical factors on the imaging equipment with a high degree of competency to ensure production of quality images for interpretation by the radiologist.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited school for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Experience:

2 years of healthcare experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure:

ARRT or ARMRIT Registered in MRI, or eligible. Registry must be completed within 12 months of hire.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required:

Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communications. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to multitask and proficient in MRI safety.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:

N/A

• Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients’ arrival and departure occur in a timely manner.
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.
• Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process.
• Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
• Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
• Maintains sterile equipment and fields.
• Adjusts cameras to obtain the proper density and contrast.
• Performs any necessary warm-up and quality control procedures on the equipment.
• Uses protocols to obtain images of internal structures.
• Critiques images for quality and makes necessary judgments to determine if repeat is necessary.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code:

Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes

On call responsibilities as directed: Yes

Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

The base compensation range for this role is $38.83 - $50.48 hourly.

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7276
• Locations 7454 Limestone Dr, Gainesville, VA, 20155, US
• Business Unit UVA Health Prince William Medical Center