MRI Tech

UVA Health System • Manassas, VA

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About The Position

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.

The MRI technologist will work with the radiologist and fellow staff members to prepare patients and operate magnetic resonance equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans. The MRI technologist works under general supervision in performing a variety of exams and procedures according to departmental protocol, as requested by physician order. The technologist will position the patient's body part for imaging and set appropriate technical factors on the imaging equipment with a high degree of competency to ensure production of quality images for interpretation by the radiologist.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited school for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• ARRT or ARMRIT Registered in MRI, or eligible.
• Registry must be completed within 12 months of hire.
• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communications.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to multitask and proficient in MRI safety.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• N/A

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for MRI scans
• Operate magnetic resonance equipment to obtain diagnostic scans
• Position the patient's body part for imaging
• Set appropriate technical factors on the imaging equipment
• Ensure production of quality images for interpretation by the radiologist

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees