MRI Technologist

Inova Health System is seeking a MRI Technologist for a job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: MRI Technologist

Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Shift: evenings

Employment Type: Staff

Inova Benefits and Perks:

- State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

- Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child

- Retirement benefits with match from day one

- Free Parking to all employees

- Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

See Full List of Benefits and Eligibility Here: 2024 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE

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; demonstrates magnetic safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines; and, maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas and ensures the safety of the patients and team members.

Shift: Full Time – Monday-Friday with on-call afterhours and weekends

Hours: Evenings

Location: Mount Vernon Hospital

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.

Requirements for Consideration:

- Graduate of an accredited school of radiography or MRI certification from ARMRIT or CAMRT, or graduate of an accredited school of nuclear medicine with MRI training (must be MRI Registry eligible through ARRT).

- American Registered Radiologic Technologists, or ARMRIT or CAMRT. CNMT certification in lieu of ARRT is also acceptable. Must obtain MRI certification within 18 months of hire

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

- Basic Life Support required upon start

Inova Job ID #643954. Posted job title: mri technologist - evenings

Part Time