MRI Technologist (MRI Tech)

MedStar Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist to join their team at Inova Springfield HealthPlex. This PRN role offers the opportunity to perform critical imaging examinations, communicate effectively with patients, and ensure safety while being part of a supportive health environment. Competitive benefits including medical coverage and education assistance are provided.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Must be MRI Registry eligible through ARRT.
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association required.
• Prior experience as MRI Technologist in healthcare setting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients to obtain clinical history and explains procedures.
• Assists physician in various imaging examinations.
• Ensures patient safety and performs routine maintenance of imaging equipment.

Skills

Patient Communication

Safety Protocols

IV Knowledge

Education

Graduate of accredited school of radiography or nuclear medicine with MRI training

Job description

Inova Springfield HealthPlex is looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist (MRI Tech) to join the team. This role is for PRN hours; however must have availability on weekends.

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: 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.

MRI Technologist (MRI Tech) 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.


• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association


• Experience: Prior experience required as MRI Technologist in a hospital/healthcare environment or recent student at Inova Health System.