MRI Tech-PRN

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper • Culpeper, VA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited school for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• 2 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• ARRT or ARMRIT Registered in MRI, or eligible. Registry must be completed within 12 months of start date.
• 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

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and operate magnetic resonance equipment to obtain diagnostic scans.
• Perform a variety of exams and procedures according to departmental protocol, as requested by physician order.
• 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.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort while in the radiology department.
• Explain the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Prioritize workflow in regard to patient condition and ensure patients’ arrival and departure occur in a timely manner.
• Provide an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.
• Utilize data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process.
• Follow and support OSHA regulations and use universal precautions when required.
• Clean examination surfaces between patients.
• Provide clean linen including sheets, gowns, pillowcases, and towels.
• Immediately clean spills following universal precautions.
• Properly store accessory equipment when not in use.
• Work within a team to achieve patient and team goals.
• Share and initiate regular and professional communication with co-workers.
• Facilitate and participate in regular staff meetings.
• Follow routine standards and properly and safely manipulate equipment, within its limitations, to obtain images.
• Maintain sterile equipment and fields.
• Adjust cameras to obtain the proper density and contrast.
• Perform any necessary warm-up and quality control procedures on the equipment.
• Use protocols to obtain images of internal structures.
• Critique images for quality and make necessary judgments to determine if repeat is necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Shift differentials
• Clinical ladders
• Other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED