MRI Technologist

divh2Job Description/h2pInova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist to join the team. This role will be a PRN role./ppInova 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./ppstrongInova PRN Benefits and Perks:/strong/pulliState-of-the-art medical and training facilities/liliRetirement benefits with match from day one/liliFree Parking to all employees/liliExclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!/li/ulpstrongMRI Technologist Job Responsibilities:/strong/pulliCommunicates 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./liliAssists the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique./liliUtilizes knowledge of IVs, heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)./liliDemonstrates patient safety in department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring. Reports, documents and corrects any adverse, unsafe or unusual conditions./liliPerforms/recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images./li/ulpstrongMinimum Requirements:/strong/pullistrongEducation:/strong 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)./lilistrongLicense:/strong American Registered Radiologic Technologists, or ARMRIT or CAMRT. CNMT certification in lieu of ARRT is also acceptable. Must obtain MRI certification within 12 months of hire./lilistrongCertification:/strong Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association/lilistrongExperience:/strong Prior experience preferred as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and/or MRI Technologist in a hospital/healthcare environment or recent student at Inova Health System./li/ul/div

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