MRI Technologist (MRI Tech)

Inova Health System; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust team member wellness program

Retirement matching contributions

Mental health support sessions

Career development planning

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Leesburg, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist for a PRN role. Responsibilities include effective patient communication, assisting with MRI examinations, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational background and certifications. This position offers opportunities for career development and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiography or nuclear medicine with MRI training.
• Must obtain MRI certification within 12 months of hire.
• Prior experience preferred as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and/or MRI Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients to obtain clinical history.
• Assist the physician in performing MRI examinations.
• Demonstrate patient safety in the department.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of MRI protocols

Patient safety vigilance

Education

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

Job description

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist to join the team. This role will be a PRN role.

Featured Benefits

• 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 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 preferred as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and/or MRI Technologist in a hospital/healthcare environment or recent student at Inova Health System.

Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities