MRI Technologist

Davita Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization, consistently recognized for quality, is seeking a part-time MRI Technologist to join its Fairfax team. The role includes conducting MRI procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining image quality. Ideal candidates must have relevant education and certification, offering competitive hourly pay along with substantial benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support services

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiography or nuclear medicine with MRI training.
• Must obtain MRI certification within 12 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain consent and optimize examination.
• Assists physician in performing MRI examinations using standard protocols.
• Demonstrates patient safety throughout procedures.

Skills

Patient Communication

Clinical History Gathering

IV Knowledge

Patient Safety

Image Quality Maintenance

Education

Graduate of accredited school of radiography

MRI Registry eligible through ARRT

Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist to join the team. This role will be a part-time, Thursday and Friday 2:00 - 2:30 am.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient

experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both

the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, a robust team member wellness program.


• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.


• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.


• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year at no cost.


• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and more!

MRI Technologist Job Responsibilities:

• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination. Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation.


• Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique.


• Utilizes knowledge of IV's, heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).


• Demonstrates patient safety in department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring. Reports, documents and corrects any adverse, unsafe or unusual conditions.


• Performs/recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of radiography or graduate of an accredited school of nuclear medicine with MRI training (must be MRI Registry eligible through ARRT).


• License: American Registered Radiologic Technologists, or ARMRIT or CAMRT. CNMT certification in lieu of ARRT is also acceptable. Must obtain MRI certification within 12 months of hire.


• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association


• Experience: Prior experience preferred as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and/or MRI Technologist in a hospital/healthcare environment or recent student at Inova Health System.