MRI Technologist-Evenings

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

MRI Technologist-Evenings Inova Health System's Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for an MRI Technologist - Full-time to join our Imaging Team. This role is full-time, Monday-Friday with on call afterhours and weekends . Featured Benefits: Tuition reimbursement Student loan assistance - up to $10,000! State-of-the-art medical and training facilities Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child Retirement benefits with match from day one

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. Requirements: Work schedule: full-time, Monday-Friday with on call afterhours and weekends Location: Inova Mount Vernon Hospital 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). American Registered Radiologic Technologists, or ARMRIT or CAMRT. CNMT certification in lieu of ARRT is also acceptable. Must obtain MRI certification within 18 months of hire. 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 required upon start.

About Inova Health System: Inova's hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.We are proud to be named one of Forbes' 2022 Best Employers for Women, of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournal's national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.Job Type: Full-timePay: $34.20 - $42.75 per hourBenefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceHealthcare setting: InpatientMedical specialties: RadiologySchedule: Evening shift On call Weekends as neededTravel requirement: No travel

Ability to Relocate: Alexandria, VA 22306: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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