MRI Technologist

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The MRI Technologist at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters collaborates with radiology leadership and radiologists to ensure high image quality and patient safety. The role operates MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images and reports to department leadership.

The position emphasizes adherence to exam protocols, patient care across inpatient, ED and outpatient settings, and participation in training and safety initiatives, with opportunities to lead as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT MRI certification required at time of hire.
• RT credential required at time of hire.
• CPR training required by hire date or within 45 days.
• One year experience in Radiology or Diagnostic modality.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI examinations under radiologist direction to aid diagnosis.
• Follow policies and protocols to ensure patient safety and quality.
• Support inpatient, ED, and outpatient imaging with specialty imaging as needed.
• Collaborate with Sedation and Anesthesia for timely examinations.
• Assist with orientation and training of staff and students.
• Maintain safe MRI zoning and equipment safety.
• Provide lead MRI technologist coverage when assigned.
• Examine images for technical quality and accuracy.

Skills

MRI principles

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT MRI certification

ARRT Registered Technologist

CPR certification

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Job description

The MRI Technologist works with leadership and radiologists to provide, enhance and maintain high levels for image quality and patient safety. This position operates the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Reports to department leadership.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with MRI examinations and procedures under the direction of a Radiologist to produce exams that are used in medical diagnosis to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions or lesions within the body.
• Follows established policies, procedures, exam protocols and regulations to promote patient safety and ensure a safe working environment in both modalities.
• Provides services to support inpatient, Emergency Department (ED) and outpatient imaging with ability to perform specialty imaging procedures (abnormal anatomy, congenital cardiac, and fetal imaging).
• Works in conjunction with the Sedation and Anesthesia departments to facilitate and ensure timely placement of add-on/stat/urgent examinations.
• Assists and supports orientation and training of organizational staff, students, department personnel and new employees related to safety, patient preparations, job roles and proper procedures.
• Provides and promotes a friendly work environment for all staff while communicating effectively with all personnel and departments.
• Assures customer satisfaction (interdepartmental, community and patient/family) with services.
• Evaluates MRI images for technical quality.
• Maintains and monitors MRI zoning to ensure safety for staff and patients.
• Seeks guidance from management for unusual or unanticipated circumstances that require deviation from financial/operational policies, protocols and standards of practice.
• Supports successful onboarding, orientations, training of new MRI modality team members.
• Provides charge/lead MRI Technologist coverage as trained and assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required at the time of hire.
• Registered Technologist (R.T.) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required at the time of hire.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training required at time of hire or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Completion of a program and/or training from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology required.
• One year experience in a Radiology and/or Diagnostic modality required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in MRI principles and procedures as well as operation and maintenance of MRI Scanners required.
• Must possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact and work as a team with physicians, clinical personnel, multiple departments, patients/families and diverse individuals.
• Demonstrates analytical skills necessary to determine best method of providing requested radiographs based on the individual case and basic technical principles, ensuring clear undistorted radiographs.
• Excellent time management skills, able to shift priorities and able to work independently and problem solve in a fast paced, fluid environment.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Working Conditions

Employees in this job classification perform Laboratory, Radiological, Diagnostic or Imaging procedures in a healthcare environment with moderate exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, odors or extremes in temperature. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous materials, radiation, radio nucleotides, medicinal preparations, body fluids and other conditions common to the healthcare environment. Following proper safety and health procedures reduces potential for personal harm or injury. Moderate adverse working conditions due to the need to perform diagnostic testing and patient care procedures.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements apply as per hospital policy. For details, please consult the hospital’s personnel handbook.