MRI Technologist

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist to join their team in a PRN role. This position involves effective patient communication, assisting physicians with MRI examinations, and ensuring patient safety through meticulous adherence to protocols. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited radiography program, with a commitment to obtaining MRI certification within the first year. This role offers an opportunity to work in state-of-the-art medical facilities, contributing to a robust team member wellness program and career development initiatives. If you're passionate about patient care and advancing your career in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Robust team member wellness program

Retirement matching contributions

Mental health support sessions

Individual development planning

State-of-the-art medical facilities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiography or nuclear medicine with MRI training.
• Must obtain MRI certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history.
• Assists in performing examinations using standard protocols.
• Demonstrates patient safety and reports any unsafe conditions.

Skills

Patient Communication

MRI Protocols

IV Knowledge

Patient Safety

Education

Graduate of accredited school of radiography

MRI Registry eligible through ARRT

Tools

MRI Equipment

Imagers/Processors

Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist to join the team. This role will be a PRN role.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering a robust team member wellness program.


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


• 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.


• Career Development: Individual Development Planning that focuses on supporting team member aspirations.


• State-of-the-Art Medical and Training Facilities

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.

MRI Technologist Additional Requirements:

• Work Schedule: PRN


• 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.