MRI Tech I - Central VA Imaging/PRN

Centra Health, Inc.; Lynchburg, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA seeks an MRI Technologist to join the Radiology Patient Care Team and perform high-quality MRI exams. You will operate MRI scanners, ensure patient safety and comfort, and generate diagnostic images.

The role requires a 2-year Radiologic Technology degree, ARRT MR certification within 2 years, and BLS within 6 months. State licensure may be required; 1 year experience preferred. Salary ranges $31.88–$47.82 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a 2-year degree in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT MR certification within 2 years of hire.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Produces quality MRI scans.
• Assesses image quality against department standards.
• Collaborates with staff, physicians, and the organization.
• Screening patients for contraindications such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic devices.
• Explains MRI procedures to patients or family members.
• Injects intravenously contrast dyes per scope of practice.
• Inspects images for quality using MRI equipment.
• Operates MRI scanners and positions patients for imaging.
• Maintains clean and orderly imaging rooms.
• Selects imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
• Takes brief medical histories from patients.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Provides care considering age, spiritual, and cultural needs.

Skills

Patient care

Safety protocols

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT MR certification within 2 years of hire

BLS certification within 6 months

State licensure may be required

Job description

As a member of the Radiology Patient Care Team, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist performs high quality MRI exams. The MRI Tech operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners, monitors patient safety and comfort, and views images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures.

Responsibilities

• Produces quality Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)s.
• Assesses quality of images and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standard. (signal parameters, geometric parameters, artifacts)
• Collaborates with and serves as a resource to staff, patients, physicians, and the organization.
• Conducts screening interviews of patients to identify contra-indications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.
• Explains magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.
• Injects intravenously contrast dyes, in accordance with scope of practice.
• Inspects images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.
• Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.
• Positions patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.
• Provides headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.
• Secures, returns supplies, and maintains orderliness as well as cleanliness of the work areas and imaging rooms.
• Selects appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
• Takes brief medical histories from patients.
• Demonstrates an awareness of appropriate confidentiality rules and regulations and acts accordingly.
• Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education: Completion of a 2-year degree program in Radiologic Technology.

Preferred Education: None

Required Experience: None

Preferred Experience: 1 year experience.

Required Certification & Licensures: Must be certified as a MR Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(MR) within 2-years of hire. BLS certification within 6 months of hire. State licensure may be required depending on the practicing site.

Preferred Certification & Licensures: None

Salary Range: $31.88 - $47.82 / Hour

Job Info

• Job Identification 20605
• Job Category Imaging
• Posting Date 08/13/2026, 03:48 PM
• Locations 113 Nationwide Dr, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, US