MRI Technologist - Weekend Shifts, Sign-On Bonus

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking an MRI Technologist for weekend coverage (Sat–Sun, 32 hours weekly). You will perform MRI procedures, administer contrast, assess patient risk, review lab values, and ensure image quality with protocol adherence. Requires ARRT/NMTCB/ARMRIT certification within 90 days and BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by August 31, 2026. Knowledge of imaging equipment and post-processing is essential.

Qualifications

• Capable of safely administering contrast or other imaging agents including the identification of incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Expected to assess a patient’s risk for allergic reaction to contrast media and other related medications prior to administration and following appropriate protocols for escalation of concerns.
• Expected to evaluate lab values prior to administering contrast media or other related medications and beginning the ordered examination.
• Capable of providing accurate explanations and instructions to the patient and family using age-appropriate language and verifying that the patient understands and agrees to the completion of the ordered exam.
• Capable of performing ordered exams or therapy in accordance with established imaging protocols while respecting the patient’s ability and comfort.
• Capable of adhering to policies and utilizing protocols to determine that expected outcomes have been met.
• Capable of documenting deviations from protocol and/or patient-specific issues that may impact image quality.
• Capable of notifying the appropriate health care provider when an immediate clinical response is necessary based on procedural findings, patient condition, or other relevant concerns that may impact patient safety or care.
• Expected to timely complete all required post-processing, image display, and transfer for physician review.
• Expected demonstrates timely order closure, charge entry, and PACS QA completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform all the duties of an MRI Technologist I.
• Routinely cover open shifts as appropriate based on your level of competency.
• Advanced Competencies: N/A
• Knowledge and Competency: imaging equipment, software, and safety standards.
• Complete understanding of imaging equipment, image processing software, instrumentation, and ancillary patient care equipment.

Skills

MRI Procedures

Patient Care

Contrast Administration

Image QA

Education

ARRT/NMTCB/ARMRIT Certification within 90 days

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

VCU Health is seeking an MRI Technologist for weekend coverage (Sat–Sun, 32 hours weekly). You will perform MRI procedures, administer contrast, assess patient risk, review lab values, and ensure image quality with protocol adherence. Requires ARRT/NMTCB/ARMRIT certification within 90 days and BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by August 31, 2026. Knowledge of imaging equipment and post-processing is essential.