MRI Technologist

Riverside Regional Medical Center; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MR exams in an acute care setting, ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging. The role requires ARRT MR certification and CPR/BLS, with the potential for a sign-on bonus as part of a new-team incentive program.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, IV access and contrast administration per protocol, and coordination of scheduling and clerical tasks.call rotation and weekend shifts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Ensure patient safety in the MR environment.
• Prepare patients and explain procedures; obtain IV access and administer contrast when directed.
• Coordinate patient flow and scheduling; maintain documentation and QC records.
• Troubleshoot equipment and ensure image quality and protocol adherence.

Skills

MRI experience

Education

ARRT MR Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $36.50 - $50.23/Hourly

Actual 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)
• 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

Company Culture

Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love.

We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team.

We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.

At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.