MRI Technologist (MRI Tech)

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

Job summary

A leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Leesburg, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist to join their team. The role involves providing clinical services in accordance with MRI standards, effective patient communication, and assisting physicians during MRI examinations. Qualified candidates should possess appropriate educational credentials, prior experience in a similar role, and necessary certifications. Inova offers a supportive environment where dedication to patient care is paramount.

Qualifications

• Education from an accredited radiography or nuclear medicine school.
• Experience preferred as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist or MRI Technologist.
• Certification in Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services according to MRI standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients for informed consent.
• Assist physician in performing MRI examinations.
• Maintain imaging equipment for image quality.

Skills

Clinical service provision

Patient communication

Procedure explanation

IV and central line knowledge

Education

Graduate of accredited school of radiography

MRI certification from ARMIT or CAMRT

Graduate of accredited nuclear medicine school with MRI training

Job description

Overview

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist (MRI Tech) to join the team. This role is a Varied Shift+Schedule: PRN (as needed).

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/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 Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered in radiography
    • American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMIT)
    • Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification
    • 18 months upon acceptance of the offer.

About Inova Health System

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.