MRI Technologist (MRI Tech)
About The Position
Inova Alexandria Hospital - Springfield/Franconia is seeking a full-time MRI Technologist. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The role is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. The MRI Technologist communicates with patients to obtain clinical histories and informed consent, explains procedures, and answers questions. The technologist assists physicians with examinations using department protocols and appropriate isolation precautions or sterile technique; applies knowledge of IVs, heparin locks, and central lines; and promotes patient safety through monitoring and appropriate equipment use. The role also involves reporting and correcting unsafe or unusual conditions and performing or recognizing the need for routine imager and processor maintenance to maintain image quality.
Requirements
- 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.
- Hold a license or credential from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARMRIT, or CAMRT. CNMT certification is acceptable in lieu of ARRT.
- Obtain MRI certification within 12 months of hire.
- Hold Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and/or MRI Technologist in a hospital or healthcare environment, or recent student status at Inova Health System.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent, helping physicians optimize examination performance and interpretation.
- Explain procedures to patients and families and answer questions to ease anxiety and support patient cooperation.
- Assist physicians in performing examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile technique.
- Apply knowledge of IVs, heparin locks, and central line usage as they pertain to MRI.
- Promote patient safety using side rails, braking mechanisms, and patient monitoring.
- Report, document, and correct adverse, unsafe, or unusual conditions.
- Perform or recognize the need for routine maintenance of imagers and processors to maintain consistent image quality.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Team member wellness program
- Retirement plan with Inova matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year
- Student loan assistance of up to $10,000
- Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, spouses/partners, and children
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work schedules
- Sign-on bonus eligibility
- Relocation assistance eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
