MRI Technologist - 12 Week Contract - TTWP

VCU Health•Tappahannock, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VCU Tappahannock Hospital, a satellite facility of VCU Health, is dedicated to advancing healthcare in its community. The MRI Technologist performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures on patients of all ages for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. This role involves operating MRI scanners and power injectors to produce images, assisting with interventional procedures, and reformatting complex images. The technologist integrates scientific knowledge, technical skills, and patient care to provide diagnostic information. Key responsibilities include assessing patient vital signs, managing emergencies, understanding anatomy, physiology, pathology, and MRI physics, and maintaining safety protocols. The MRI Technologist acts as a liaison between patients, practitioners, and the support team, demonstrating sensitivity to patient needs. They are also responsible for preparing, administering, and documenting medications, participating in quality improvement, and engaging in continuing education. The scope of practice includes performing MRI procedures, applying safety principles, selecting appropriate imaging protocols, documenting exam information, maintaining archives, assisting with interventional procedures, and ensuring patient safety during transport. They also receive and document imaging orders, corroborate patient history, verify informed consent, prepare patients, apply ALARA principles, perform venipuncture and IV access, administer medications, evaluate image quality, escalate emergencies, provide patient education, and mentor students. Independent actions include performing all MRI exams and procedures, completing exams based on physician orders and protocols, evaluating safety checklists, prioritizing workload, representing VCU Health System goals, adhering to regulatory standards, resolving service issues, and initiating equipment service calls. Lead technologists may also coordinate work assignments and serve as clinical resources.

Requirements

Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) or Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) within the first 90 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
Current Certification by ARRT-MRI
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
One (1) year of previous MRI Technologist work experience
Graduation from a JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology that is recognized by the ARRT; or Graduation from a JRCNMT accredited program in nuclear medicine technology

Nice To Haves

One to three (1-3) years of previous MRI Technologist work experience
Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Technology or closely related field from an accredited program

Responsibilities

Performs the practice of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and is responsible for the use of radiofrequencies (RF’s) within a magnetic field on humans of all ages (newborn to geriatric) for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes.
Performs MRI procedures utilizing MRI scanners and power injectors producing cross sectional and 3D images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
Assists with interventional and therapeutic procedures and performs complex imaging reformatting.
Integrates scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information.
Recognizes patient conditions, assesses and monitors patient vital signs, and takes appropriate actions in emergency situations essential for successful completion of a procedure and to maintain quality patient care.
Maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and sequence techniques.
Possesses, utilizes, and maintains knowledge of magnetic protection and safety, radiation protection, and safety and current complex scanning protocols.
Remains sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, assessment, monitoring, and care skills.
Prepares, administers, and documents activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state law as well as institutional policy.
Participates in quality improvement processes and continuous assessment of performance.
Thinks critically and uses independent, professional, and ethical judgment in all aspects of work.
Engages in continuing education to enhance patient care, public education, knowledge, and technical competence.
Performing MRI procedures.
Applying principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
Selecting appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition.
Determining and/or following appropriate imaging protocols.
Documenting pertinent exam information in the medical record.
Maintaining archival storage of imaging exams and associated documents.
Assisting LIP with specialized interventional MRI procedures and applies appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed.
Maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
Applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of MRI procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
Receiving, relaying, and documenting verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient’s medical record.
Corroborating patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
Verifying informed consent.
Assuming responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures.
Preparing patients for procedures.
Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Performing venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner.
Starting and maintaining intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP.
Identifying, preparing, and /or administering medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP.
Labels all medications per institutional protocol.
Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
Identifying and escalating emergency situations and managing until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control.
Providing patient education related to imaging procedures.
Educating, mentoring and general oversight of students and other learners in the Radiology environment.
Participating and/or performing ongoing quality assurance activities.
Independently performs or assists the licensed independent practitioner in the completion of all MRI imaging exams, interventional MRI procedures, and therapeutic MRI procedures utilizing all MRI scanners and associated technology on site at VCUHS.
Independently complete imaging exams based on physicians written order, department protocols, and institutional safety standards.
Evaluate and react to information contained on the MRI Safety Checklist as well as the MRI contrast checklist.
Prioritize workload based on ordered patient priority.
Represent the goals, values, and vision of VCU Health System.
Ensures adherence to regulatory standards, health system and department policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines applicable to role.
Resolves basic service delivery issues.
Initiates equipment service calls.
Lead technologists may perform “lead technologist” functions such as coordinating work assignments, workflow, and staffing for an assigned shift/area; serve as clinical or technical resource; provide training.