MRI Technologist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform a range of MRI exams in a high-volume neuroradiology environment. The role involves patient education, image processing, and collaboration with physicians to ensure accurate diagnostic outcomes.

Requirements include MRI licensure or apprentice pathway, ARRT or ARMRIT certification, and BLS. The job features a 36-hour weekly schedule on-site with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• MRI procedures and safety-issues knowledge required.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and explain exams to patients.
• Perform exams in specialty areas.
• Maintain current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas.
• Follow safety requirements for MRI equipment.
• Assist during specialty exams.
• Process exams and make available on PACS.
• Ensure patient safety and support team.
• Mentor or supervise staff as needed.
• Contribute to professional development and education.

Skills

MRI procedures

Safety awareness

Organization

Communication

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Education

MRI license

ARRT MRI certification

Tools

PACs

Job description

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

$ Sign-On Bonus Eligible $

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided

• MD: No state license is required
• OH: No state license is required
• PA: No state license is required
• WV: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) License OR Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Apprentice License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.

Certification through one of the following pathways:

• Registered through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or MRI. If certification in MRI through ARRT is not held upon hire, required within 12 months of hire.
• MRI certification through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) due upon hire.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• MRI certification through Registered through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or ARMRIT upon hire.
• Radiography certification through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and explains exams to patients
• Performs all exams that pertain to specialty areas.
• Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned duties.
• Maintains proper magnetic field safety requirements as required by manufacturer.
• Assists physician during specialty exam.
• Process exams and make available on PACS.
• Demonstrates appropriate patient/family/self-safety practices
• Delegates and evaluates the delivery of care given by peers, other members of the health care team and ancillary staff.
• Participates in self-evaluation and develops a plan for professional development based on personal/unit goals/strategic plans.
• Upon completion of exam, all paperwork is finished that deals with patient.
• Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, and/or designated education coordinator.
• Active on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in problem solving methods.
• Arranges own knowledge base and development by attending formal and/or informal educational activities.
• Assists in identifying problems for investigation, collecting data for research projects and applying current concepts to patient care.
• Values based care recognizes the importance of quality customer services (Service Excellence Standards) to patients and employees.

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of standing and walking.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs of weight
• Carry items of up to 20 lbs.

Working Environment

• Works in a strong magnetic field.
• May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death.
• Possible exposure to ionizing radiation and sharps.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of MRI procedures and safety-issues, organization skills, communication skills, computer skills, multi-tasking.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time.

MRI Clinical Ladder

The MRI Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality respiratory care, and improve job satisfaction for respiratory therapists.

To apply for the next level, the MRI technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

Level 1

• No experience required.
• All MRI technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.

Level 2

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• One year of experience (apprentice experience not applicable).
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets.

Level 3

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Three years of experience (apprentice experience not applicable).
• Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus additional skill sets

Level 4

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Five years of experience (apprentice experience not applicable).
• Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 3 additional skill sets

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

7890 WVUH Neuroradiology

Address

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.