MRI Technologist (MRI Tech)

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement match

Education assistance

Mental health support

Work-life balance

Job summary

Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist to join our team on a full-time evening shift. The role includes a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. We are a nationally recognized healthcare leader committed to safety, quality, and patient experience.

Responsibilities include performing MRI exams, assisting physicians, and ensuring patient safety, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment at Inova.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of radiography or nuclear medicine with MRI training; MRI Registry eligible through ARRT.
• License: ARRT/ARMRIT/CAMRT; CNMT acceptable; MRI certification within 12 months of hire.
• Experience: Prior experience as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist or MRI Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients to obtain clinical history and explain procedures.
• Assists physician in performing MRI examinations using standard protocols.
• Uses knowledge of IVs and contrast precautions as they pertain to MRI.
• Maintains patient safety and reports any adverse conditions.
• Performs routine maintenance to ensure high-quality images.

Skills

Patient communication

MRI imaging

Safety awareness

Education

Accredited radiography program

MRI training with ARRT eligibility

Tools

MRI equipment knowledge

Job description

Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist to join the team. This role will be a Full-Time Monday - Friday, evenings. Sign-on Bonus & Relocation assistance eligible.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and more!

MRI Technologist Job Responsibilities:

• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination. Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation.
• Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique.
• Utilizes knowledge of IV's, heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
• Demonstrates patient safety in department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring. Reports, documents and corrects any adverse, unsafe or unusual conditions.
• Performs/recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of radiography or graduate of an accredited school of nuclear medicine with MRI training (must be MRI Registry eligible through ARRT).
• License: American Registered Radiologic Technologists, or ARMRIT or CAMRT. CNMT certification in lieu of ARRT is also acceptable. Must obtain MRI certification within 12 months of hire.
• Experience: Prior experience preferred as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and/or MRI Technologist in a hospital/healthcare environment or recent student at Inova Health System.

Preferred Experience: 1+ year as an MRI Tech

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.