MRI Tech, Variable Part-Time Weekend Evening, MRI

adventisthealthcare; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Free Employee parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD, part of Adventist HealthCare, seeks an experienced MRI Technologist to operate MRI scanners and support the department's mission of compassionate care.

You will train new staff, ensure MRI safety for all patients, and document exams in EMR, PACS and HConnect, collaborating with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other departments to maximize throughput and patient care.

Qualifications

• High school or GED
• Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Radiography
• 1 year scanning experience. Three years' experience in MRI preferred
• ARRT Advanced Certification in MRI
• IV Certification preferred
• Maryland Radiation Technologist license
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI scanners and ancillary equipment with proficiency
• Train new employees in MRI use
• Ensure MRI safety procedures for all patients
• Document MRI exams, contrast administration in EMR, PACS, HConnect
• Maximize patient throughput and work with team to manage load on a single MRI scanner
• Collaborate with radiologists, referring physicians, nurses and other departments
• Participate in QA procedures and PI projects
• Be punctual and manage time per hospital standards

Skills

MRI proficiency

Train others

MRI safety

EMR documentation

Teamwork

QA procedures

Time management

PI projects

Education

AMA/JRCERT Radiography program

MRI experience 1 year (3 years preferred)

ARRT Advanced MRI

Maryland license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

PACS

HConnect

Radiology equipment

Job description

Shady Grove Medical Center

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced MRI Technologist for our MRI Department who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As a MRI Technologist, you will:

• Demonstrates proficiency in operating MRI scanners and all ancillary equipment.
• Must be able to train all new employees in their use.
• Properly identify and perform MRI safety procedures on all patients including those with implantable devices.
• Understand principles and dangers involved in the administration of oral and intravenous contrast. Identifies contraindications to IV contrast administration and recognizes symptoms of IV contrast reactions.
• Accurately documents MRI exams, contrast administration and other relevant information in the EMR, PACS, HConnect and other systems as necessary.
• Maximize patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing patient load using the one MRI scanner including the transport of patients when necessary.
• Collaborate with coworkers, radiologists, referring physicians, nurses, other departments to ensure best patient care possible.
• Perform periodic QA procedures as necessary
• Contribute to the time management of the department by being punctual to work and on assignments according to hospital standards.
• Participate in PI projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• High school or GED
• Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Radiography
• 1 year scanning experience. Three years' experience in MRI preferred
• ARRT Advanced Certification in MRI
• IV Certification preferred
• State of Maryland Radiation Technologist license
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Work Schedule:

• Employment Type: Variable part-time
• Hours per Week: 5.5 hrs/week
• Typical Daily Schedule: 4PM-11 PM Saturday and Sunday
• Shift Type: Evening
• Weekend Requirements: Required/every other weekend rotation
• Holiday Requirements: Required/rotating/Follow company holiday calendar
• On-Call: as needed
• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay Range:

$39.96 - $59.94 If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free Employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric cultu