MRI Technologist II - Full-Time + $10K Sign On Bonus!

Outpatient Imaging Affiliates; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 52,348 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10K Sign On Bonus

Job summary

A healthcare imaging center in Chevy Chase, Maryland, is seeking an experienced MRI Technologist for a full-time position. This role involves performing MRI procedures, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with physicians. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, an associate's degree in Radiology, and ARRT or ARMIT certification. A $10K sign-on bonus and a salary range of $38-$55 per hour are offered. Join our patient-focused team today!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as an MRI Technologist.
• Must have the appropriate ARRT or ARMIT registration and maintain current license.
• Knowledge of computer applications for data management.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures and produce diagnostic images.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and document patient orders.
• Review and verify patient information and clinical history.

Skills

Knowledge of routine to complex MRI procedures and protocols

Skill in operation of MRI equipment

Ability to work independently and multitask

Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely

Demonstrates understanding of human anatomy and medical terminology

Education

Associate's degree in Radiology or accredited two-year radiology program

Job description

Description
Join an energetic, patient-focused team! MedStar Radiology Network, Chevy Chase at Barlow is currently seeking an experienced MRI Tech for a full-time position at our outpatient imaging center located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Monday through Friday from 1:30pm to 10:00pm.

• $10K Sign On Bonus!

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Performs routine to complex magnetic resonance procedures and related techniques, producing images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with physician's order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. May also verify informed consent, if applicable.
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others, when taking radiographs.
• Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedure by using established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention, to achieve the highest quality image.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Identifies and manages emergency situations.
• Provides education to patients, as well as students and other health care providers.
• Performs ongoing quality assurance activities.
• Conducts POC Creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
• Knowledge of emergency shut-down procedures and how to properly react to a quench.
• Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring proper identification is evident.
• Maintains archival storage of digital data as appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
• Follows established Safety Standards to ensure a safe environment for self, patients, visitors, and staff (including contracted staff).
• As required, instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as necessary.
• Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates consistent use of AIDET (Acknowledge patient, Introduce yourself, provide Duration/timeline for test, Explain the test, & Thank them for choosing our center) and HEAL ( Hear them out, Empathize, Apologize, & Leap into action to solve) when interacting with patients/customers.
• Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when work load/area allows.
• Attends/participates in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience as an MRI Technologist

Education

• Must have a minimum associate's degree in Radiology or be a graduate of an accredited two-year radiology program.

License/Certification Requirements

Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMIT) and maintain current valid registration from ARRT or ARMIT. MR advanced registration through ARRT or ARMIT is required upon hire for IDTF centers. Non-IDTF centers require MR advanced registry within the first 12 months of employment. Additionally, must meet the state licensure requirement for the state in which they practice.

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of routine to complex MRI procedures and protocols.
• Skill in operation of MRI equipment as well as applicable ancillary equipment.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely.
• Demonstrates understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and retrieving of data.

Imaging studies are an essential component of preventative care and treatment, and having the best diagnostic equipment possible is a vital step to good preventive health for our patients.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Description: $38-$55