MRI Technologist (MRI Tech)

Inova; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

Inova Health Center in Northern Virginia seeks an experienced MRI Technologist to join our Radiology team for a full-time evening shift (Mon-Fri 2:30 PM–11:00 PM). You will perform MRI exams, ensure patient safety, and support MRI students and staff.

We offer a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, retirement matching, tuition and student loan assistance, and mental health support, reflecting Inova's commitment to team members' well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate radiography program or MRI certification as listed.
• LICENSING: ARRT/MR or ARM/CAMRT certification must be obtained.
• Experience in hospital imaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI equipment and protocols to ensure quality images.
• Maintains patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Collaborates with physicians and technologists to optimize exams.
• May provide guidance to students and staff.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Clinical care

Education

Graduate of accredited radiography program

MRI certification (ARRT/ARMIT/CAMRT)

Tools

MRI scanners

Job description

Inova Health Center 6355 - Franconia - Springfield is looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist (MRI Tech) to join the team. This role will be a Full Time, Evening Shift: Monday - Friday 2:30PM-11:00PM. 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, and 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:offeringup 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, and more.

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 IV's, heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
• Performs/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)
• 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
• Experience: Prior experience preferred as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and/or MRI Technologist in a hospital/healthcare environment or recent student at Inova Health System.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 680800
• Job Category Radiology Services
• Posting Date 04/02/2026, 04:00 AM