MRI Technologist II

MedStar Health; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking an MRI Technologist II to perform routine and specialized MRI imaging with a focus on patient safety and comfort. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team to ensure high-quality images and accurate protocols.

The candidate should have 3–4 years MRI experience, ARRT MRI or ARMRIT certification upon hire, and BLS. A supportive environment with growth opportunities is provided within MedStar Health.

Qualifications

• Three to four years of MRI experience required.
• Must independently perform all MRI protocols.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized MRI imaging procedures.
• Ensure patient safety, positioning, and contrast administration.
• Maintain equipment quality control and documentation.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide patient education and support.

Skills

MRI protocols

Patient care

Stress management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Radiologic Technology/MRI certificate

Job description

About this Job:

Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus!

Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00pm - 7:30am OR Saturday, Sunday, Monday 7:00pm - 7:30am

Bring your skills to a team that cares for the whole person.

As part of MedStar Health, the largest healthcare system in the Maryland–Washington, D.C., region, you will grow your career within a respected, mission-driven organization known for innovation, education, and patient-centered care.

As an MRI Technologist II at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, you will help deliver safe, high-quality imaging care in an environment built on teamwork, professionalism, and compassion. Whether you are starting your career or advancing it, you will be part of a community that invests in your wellbeing, supports your growth, and values the important role you play in patient care.

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 paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized MRI imaging procedures.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in MRI across all locations and patient populations.
• Selects appropriate technical factors based on individual patient needs and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
• Performs IV access and administers contrast according to facility policy.
• Supports invasive procedures performed under MRI guidance.
• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to enhance workflows, patient experience, quality, and safety, improving both patient care and operational efficiency.
• Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.
• Maintains a safe and appropriate work environment in accordance with the institutional MR Safety Program.
• Screens every patient, adheres to conditional scanning protocols, and safely prepares patients to enter the MRI environment.
• Ensures proper patient positioning to reduce the risk of burns and imaging artifacts by using appropriate padding and coils.
• Protects the MR environment by restricting access to authorized personnel and preventing ferromagnetic devices from entering Zone 4.
• Maintains departmental supplies and inventory.
• Notifies the appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors.
• Documents and reports equipment and environmental issues in accordance with policy.
• Performs equipment quality control procedures and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Transports patients to the MRI scanner and prepares the examination room.
• Verifies physician orders, patient preparation, and the reason for the exam to ensure appropriate scanning protocols are followed.
• Communicates effectively with patients, obtains patient histories, answers questions, and explains procedures to promote patient understanding and comfort.
• Processes completed exams for interpretation.
• Perform quality assurance activities, including ACR-required QA phantom testing.
• Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions and ensures timely follow-up and corrective action by repair services.
• Resolves clinical and non-clinical issues and escalates concerns to appropriate leadership as needed.
• Provides patient education and support, including preparing patients for procedures and addressing their physical and psychological needs.
• Escalates concerns through appropriate channels when necessary.
• Prioritizes patient flow and coordinates care through consistent communication with patients, care team members, and families.
• Documents patient care activities in electronic health record systems and ensures final images are distributed to the PACS system in a timely manner for interpretation.
• Consistently acts and communicates professionally, embodying the organization's SPIRIT values and fostering a respectful and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues.
• Adheres to the ARRT/ARMRIT Standards of Ethics.
• Applies knowledge of MRI principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, MRI physics, and patient care.
• Adheres to Joint Commission, state, federal, organizational, and departmental regulatory and compliance standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree required;
• or Certificate in Radiologic Technology or MRI from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) required.

Experience

• Three (3) to four (4) years of MRI experience required.
• Must be able to independently perform all required MRI protocols.

Licenses and Certifications

• ARMRIT Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist certification required upon hire;
• or ARRT (MRI) certification required upon hire.
• Internal candidates with 10+ years of MRI scanning experience may be considered in lieu of certification requirements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers required upon hire from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, transverse and cross-sectional anatomical and pathological presentations.
• Ability to perform, or learn, the technical operations associated with MRI equipment and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful and emergent situations.
• This position has a hiring range of : USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.