MRI Technologist

Inova Health System is seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to join their team in Fairfax, Virginia.

• Specialty: MRI Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Shift: Evenings
• Employment Type: Staff

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist provides clinical services according to MRI practice standards and acts as a resource to MRI students and other technologists while ensuring optimal department functions. This position administers sound patient care practices according to department/hospital policies and procedures while ensuring patient safety; demonstrates magnetic safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines; and, maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas and ensures the safety of the patients and team members.

Inova Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, & Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
• NEW 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
• Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of eligible pay that you contribute to the plan
• Competitive Pay: Based on experience
• Paid Time Off: Begin accruing PTO hours on your first day of work
• Supplemental Plans: Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, movie tickets, local offerings, and much more

Responsibilities:

• 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).
• Demonstrates patient safety in department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring. Reports, documents and corrects any adverse, unsafe or unusual conditions.

Requirements:

• Certification - American Registered Radiologic Technologists, or ARMRIT or CAMRT -CNMT certification in lieu of ARRT is also acceptable Upon Start. Must obtain MRI certification within 18 months of hire; ARRT registered in radiography or ARMIT, or CAMRT certification 18 months upon acceptance of the offer; Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Start
• Licensure - Licensed Radiologic Technologist ---Within 12 Months State Licensure required for all INOVA non Hospital Licensed centers, but not required if working onsite at an Inova Hospital.
• Experience - None required
• Education - Graduate of an accredited school of radiography or MRI certification from ARMRIT or CAMRT, or graduate of an accredited school of nuclear medicine with MRI training (must be MRI Registry eligible through ARRT).