MRI Tech

MRI Tech

Full Time | Evening Shift

Bonus Eligible

About Us

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know and making connections with our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.

Job Type

Classification: Non Exempt

Job Summary

The MRI technologist will work with the radiologist and fellow staff members to prepare patients and operate magnetic resonance equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans. The MRI technologist works under general supervision in performing a variety of exams and procedures according to departmental protocol, as requested by physician order. The technologist will position the patient's body part for imaging and set appropriate technical factors on the imaging equipment with a high degree of competency to ensure production of quality images for interpretation by the radiologist.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited school for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Experience: 2 years of healthcare experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: ARRT or ARMRIT Registered in MRI, or eligible. Registry must be completed within 12 months of hire.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communications. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to multitask and proficient in MRI safety.

Competencies

• Patient Care: Ensures patient safety and comfort while in the radiology department.
• Teamwork: Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.
• Technical Competency: Follows routine standards and properly and safely manipulates equipment, within its limitations, to obtain images.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:
• On call responsibilities as directed:
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: