MRI Technologist (MRI Tech)

Inova • Leesburg, VA

3d

About The Position

Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist to provide clinical services according to MRI practice standards and support optimal department operations. The technologist serves as a resource to MRI students and other technologists and provides patient care in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures, with patient safety as a priority.

The role involves communicating with patients to obtain clinical histories and informed consent, explaining procedures to patients and families, and answering questions to ease anxiety and support cooperation. The technologist assists physicians with examinations using department protocols, isolation precautions, and sterile technique as appropriate; uses knowledge of IVs, heparin locks, and central lines in MRI; and performs or recognizes the need for routine imager and processor maintenance to ensure consistent image quality. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed education pathways: graduate of an accredited school of radiography; MRI certification from ARMIT; CAMRT qualification; or graduate of an accredited school of nuclear medicine with MRI training and MRI registry eligibility through ARRT.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required upon start.
• Meet one of the listed certification pathways: ARRT registration in radiography; ARMIT certification; or CAMRT certification within 18 months of accepting the offer.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services according to MRI practice standards and support optimal department functions.
• Act as a resource to MRI students and other technologists.
• Provide patient care according to department and hospital policies and procedures while ensuring patient safety.
• Communicate with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent.
• Explain procedures to patients and families and answer questions to ease anxiety and encourage cooperation.
• Assist physicians with examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and sterile technique as appropriate.
• Apply knowledge of IVs, heparin locks, and central line usage in MRI.
• Perform or recognize the need for routine maintenance of imagers and processors to maintain consistent image quality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Team member wellness program.
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day.
• Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, spouses or partners, and children.
• Individual Development Planning to support team member career aspirations.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed