MRI Technologist Weekend Premium

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with matching contributions

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off and flexible work schedules

Job summary

Inova Health System in Fairfax, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist for a Full Time Weekend shift from Friday to Sunday. Responsibilities include communicating with patients to ensure understanding, assisting physicians during MRI examinations, and maintaining safety standards. Applicants must be graduates from an accredited radiography school, hold the necessary licenses, and obtain MRI certification within a year. The position offers multiple benefits, including a sign-on bonus and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiography or nuclear medicine with MRI training.
• Must have American Registered Radiologic Technologists license.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with patients to ease anxiety and ensure cooperation.
• Assists the physician with examinations using standard protocols.
• Maintains patient safety during procedures.

Skills

Patient communication

Knowledge of IV's

Attention to patient safety

Education

Graduate of accredited radiography or nuclear medicine school with MRI training

Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist to join the team. This role will be a Full Time Weekend shift: Friday - Sunday 6:30pm - 7:00 am. 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, 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.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and more!

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.