MRI Technologist

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia, seeks an MRI Technologist to perform MR exams in an acute care setting, ensuring safety in the MR environment and accurate documentation.

You will operate MRI equipment, prepare patients, obtain IV access, administer contrast as directed, and coordinate scheduling and patient flow.

We value MR experience (preferred) and require ARRT MR certification and CPR/BLS at hire.

Qualifications

• ARRT MR certification is required at hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required at hire.
• MRI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates the MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images with quality and proper documentation.
• Educates patients and families about the procedure and prepares patients for scanning.
• Screens patients for MRI safety prior to procedures.
• Assists radiologist with procedures and administers contrast per protocol.
• Evaluates image quality and sequences; schedules patients and coordinates flow.
• Performs equipment quality control and ensures system functionality.

Skills

MRI experience

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$36.50 - $50.23/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Up to $20,000 sign on bonus!!!

This position is eligible for our new team member incentive program. In accepting this position, new team members may be eligible for a bonus of up to $20,000 over the course of your first 2 years with Riverside! It pays to stay!

Overview The MRI Technologist RRMC in an acute care hospital setting is responsible for performing MR exams on patients as requested by the referring physicians and must ensure safety in the MR environment before entering the magnetic field. Performs all MR imaging exams and procedures in accordance with RHS policy and procedures. Performs MR screening for all patients, patient preparation and explanation of exams, responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process, IV insertions and contrast injections, and for completing all associated patient and equipment screening and technical documentation.

What you will do

• Operates the magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures. Prepares and maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Positions the patient and observes the scanning process.
• Screens patients for MRI safety prior to the procedure.
• Assists the radiologist with procedure performance when required. Obtains intravenous access and administers contrast media as director per protocol. Operates the power injector.
• Evaluates the MR scan for technical quality, sequence of exposure and labels appropriately.
• Schedules patients for procedures and assists with clerical functions. Coordinates the screening and patient flow.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Troubleshoots and ensures equipment functionality.

Qualifications

Experience

• MRI experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) Upon Hire(Required) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

Other Requirements

• Call Rotation
• Weekend Shifts
• Irregular Shifts