MRI Technologist

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Education support

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Wellness and counseling services

Job summary

A major healthcare facility in Richmond is seeking an MRI Technologist to join their talented team. In this role, you will obtain quality MRI images, ensure radiation safety, and operate MRI equipment effectively. Candidates must be vocational school graduates and obtain specific certifications within a year of hire. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and retirement support. Join us and make a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

• Obtain quality MRI images of patients.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• ARRT or equivalent certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Complies with radiation safety guidelines.
• Operates MRI equipment safely including screening all patients for contraindications.
• Participates in Department QA as requested.
• Perform necessary computer operations and run quality control tests.
• Prepare patients and accumulate information for procedures.
• Administer contrast media as required and review exams for accuracy.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain a clean, organized department.

Skills

Quality MRI images

Radiation safety compliance

Patient care

Technical MRI operation

Electronic information systems

Education

Vocational School Graduate

ARRT MR / ARRT Radiography / ARMRIT certification due within 1 year

Tools

MRI equipment

Contrast media

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an MRI Technologist? At Chippenham Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Obtain quality MRI images of patients.
• Complies with radiation safety guidelines.
• Operates MRI equipment safety including screening all patients for contraindications.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations.
• Render patient care in a professional and courteous manner.
• Observant of patients’ conditions.
• Prepare MRI scanner and perform quality control tests.
• Administers contrast media as required. Reviews each exam for technical accuracy and identifies anatomical orientation on all images.
• Completes and maintains educational requirements.
• Prepares patients, collects relevant information for completion of procedures.
• Understands and operates electronic information systems.
• Participates in Department QA as requested. Keeps department neat, orderly and well stocked.
• Ensures patient safety, to include cleaning the bore of the magnet as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Vocational School Graduate.
• (ARRT-MR) Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or (ARRT-R) Radiography, or (ARMRIT) American Registry of MRI Technologists must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region’s leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region’s first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our MRI Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.