MRI Technologist (MRI Tech)

Inova Health System • Alexandria, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist to join the team. This role will be a Full Time Day Shift: Monday- Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. Sign-on Bonus & Relocation assistance eligible. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiography
• MRI certification from American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMIT)
• Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
• Graduate of an accredited school of nuclear medicine with MRI training (must be MRI Registry eligible through ARRT)
• Prior experience preferred as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and/or MRI Technologist in a hospital/healthcare environment or recent student at Inova Health System.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required upon start.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered in radiography
• American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMIT)
• Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification 18 months upon acceptance of the offer.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services according to MRI practice standards and acts as a resource to MRI students and other technologists while ensuring optimal department functions.
• Administers sound patient care practices according to department/hospital policies and procedures while ensuring patient safety.
• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination.
• Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation.
• Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique.
• Utilizes knowledge of IV's, heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
• Performs/recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions
• up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• up to $10,000 for student loans
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• paid time off
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree