MRI Technologist I

MedStar Health; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Part-time Weekend MRI Technologist I to join the team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Hours are Saturday and Sunday, every other 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with supervision for routine and specialized MRI imaging.

The role includes patient screening, contrast administration, safety protocols, QA, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Requires an Associate’s degree and MRI certificate, with ARMRIT/ARRT‑MRI within 1 year of hire, plus CPR.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• Certificate in radiologic technology or MRI from an accredited program.
• Experience in MRI or related imaging modalities; MRI certificate or cross-training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI examinations across diverse patient populations with proper factors and protocols.
• Screen and prepare patients, verify orders, administer contrast, and educate for safety.
• Maintain MRI safety standards and follow institutional/regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct quality assurance, monitor equipment, and report malfunctions.
• Coordinate patient flow, document in EHR, and ensure timely image transfer to PACS.

Skills

MRI experience

Cross-training MRI

Education

Associate’s degree

Radiologic/MRI certificate

Job description

About this Job:

MedStar Health is looking for a Part-time Weekend MRI Technologist I (704393) to join our team atMedStar Georgetown University Hospital! Hours are: Sat & Sun, every other 7am - 7:30 pm

The MRI Technologist, under general supervision, performs routine and specialized MRI imaging procedures.

MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.

Primary Duties:

• Performs MRI examinations across diverse patient populations, applying appropriate technical factors, patient positioning, imaging protocols, and clinical knowledge to ensure high-quality diagnostic images.
• Screens and prepares patients for MRI procedures, verifies orders and patient histories, administers contrast, establishes IV access, and provides education and support to promote patient safety and comfort.
• Maintains MRI safety standards by following institutional protocols, screening patients and personnel, preventing ferromagnetic hazards, and adhering to regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Performs quality assurance activities, monitors equipment performance, maintains supplies, reports malfunctions, and participates in departmental performance improvement and staff education initiatives.
• Coordinates patient flow and care with interdisciplinary teams, documents procedures in electronic health records, ensures timely image transfer to PACS, and communicates professionally with patients, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (Required)
• Certificate in radiologic technology, or MRI, from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).(Required)
• Prior work experience not required. Experience in MRI or other imaging modalities; completed an MRI certificate or cross-training program

Licenses/ Certifications:

• ARMRIT - Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist Licensed Radiologic Technologist – State of MD/ VA if applicable, upon hire (Required) ARMRIT and/or ARRT (MRI) Certification – within 1 year of hire date (Required)
• MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist ARMRIT and/or ARRT (MRI) Certification – within 1 year of hire date (Required)
• CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification Upon Hire (Required)

This position has a hiring range of : USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.