MRI Technologist I

MedStar Health; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Part-time Weekend MRI Technologist I for MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Shifts are Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., every other weekend. The technologist will perform routine MRI imaging and ensure patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include patient screening, contrast administration, IV access, and adherence to MRI safety standards. Opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment are highlighted in the role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Certificate in radiologic technology or MRI from an accredited program required.
• ARMRIT and/or ARRT MRI certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI examinations across diverse patient populations with proper factors and protocols.
• Screen and prepare patients; verify orders; administer contrast and establish IV access.
• Maintain MRI safety standards and follow institutional protocols and guidelines.
• Conduct quality assurance; monitor equipment; manage supplies; report malfunctions.
• Coordinate patient flow with interdisciplinary teams; document in EHR; ensure timely image transfer to PACS.

Skills

MRI imaging

Patient care

Education

Associate’s degree

Radiologic technology certificate/MRI certificate

Tools

PACS

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.