MRI Technologist (MRI Tech)

Inova Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust wellness program

Retirement matching from day one

Free mental health coaching sessions

Individual development planning

Job summary

A leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist to offer clinical MRI services and ensure optimal patient care. Responsibilities include assisting physicians during examinations, communicating effectively with patients, and performing maintenance on imaging equipment. Candidates should have relevant education, prior experience in a healthcare setting, and BLS certification. The role ties into a supportive wellness program and offers varied shift schedules.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized radiography program or equivalent certification.
• Prior experience preferred in a healthcare setting as a Radiologic Technologist or MRI Technologist.
• Basic Life Support certification required by start.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical MRI services under practice standards.
• Communicate patient history and ensure informed consent.
• Assist physicians during examinations using standard protocols.
• Perform routine maintenance on imaging equipment.
• May take on additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Clinical MRI services

Patient care and safety

Effective communication with patients

Knowledge of IVs and imaging protocols

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of radiography

MRI certification from ARMIT

MRI training (ARRT eligible)

Job description

Job Description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist (MRI Tech) to join the team. This role offers a varied shift schedule as needed (PRN).

Featured Benefits and Incentives

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• 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.
• Career Development: Individual Development Planning that focuses on supporting team member aspirations.

MRI Technologist (MRI Tech) Job Responsibilities

• The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist provides clinical services according to MRI practice standards and acts as a resource to MRI students and other technologists while ensuring optimal department functions. This position administers sound patient care practices according to department/hospital policies and procedures while ensuring patient safety.
• 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 IVs, heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
• Performs or recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: One of the following:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of radiography
  • MRI certification from American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMIT)
  • Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nuclear medicine with MRI training (must be MRI Registry eligible through ARRT)
• Experience: Prior experience preferred as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and/or MRI Technologist in a hospital/healthcare environment or recent student at Inova Health System.
• Certification:
  • Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required upon start.
  • One of the following:
    • American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMIT)
    • Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification 18 months upon acceptance of the offer.
    • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered in radiography

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 System 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.