MRI Technologist

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,147,000 - 144,372,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

New team member incentive program

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, VA seeks an MRI Technologist to perform MR exams and ensure patient safety in the MR environment. You will educate patients, prepare exam documentation, and assist physicians as needed.

Responsibilities include operating MR equipment, maintaining image quality, coordinating patient flow, and participating in safety screenings. Weekend and irregular shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• MRI experience preferred.
• ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Ensures safety in MR environment before entering magnetic field.
• Performs MR exams and documents results per policy.
• Educates patients about procedures and prep.
• Positions patients and monitors scanning process.
• Screens patients for MRI safety.

Skills

MRI experience

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

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. 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.