MRI Technologist (MRI Tech)

MRI TechnologistInova Alexandria Healthplex is looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist to join the team. This role will be a PRN role.Featured Benefits:Committed to Team Member Health: offering a robust team member wellness program.Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.Career Development: Individual Development Planning that focuses on supporting team member aspirations.State-of-the-Art Medical and Training FacilitiesMRI Technologist Job 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.Performs/recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images.MRI Technologist Additional Requirements:Education: 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).License: 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.Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart AssociationExperience: Prior experience preferred as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and/or MRI Technologist in a hospital/healthcare environment or recent student at Inova Health System.Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.