MRI Technologist III/Senior MRI Tech

Overview

THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION IN NORFOLK VA Performs general MRI examinations while maintaining safety integrity of MRI operational area for all people including staff and customers. Maintains an adequate supply inventory for performing examinations. Explains examination and procedures to patients and completes departmental documentation. Performs MR Tech I & II responsibilities with addition of one of the following: Interoperative, Cardiac, virtual steering technologist, serving as a MR Safety officer or MRI Program Coordinator (to include working in an ambulatory setting).

Job Description

This is an MRI Technologist position that is primarily responsible for Virtual Scanning located at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital while scanning patients at offsite Sentara locations. Technologists will scan patients according to site specific protocols depending on where the patient is located. Careful coordination with patient care staff located at a different site will be imperative. Overall, in depth knowledge of MRI safety.

Requirements

• No less than 5 years MRI experience in both Ambulatory and Acute setting
• Well versed in multiple GE and Siemens platforms to include Sola, Vida, Aera, GE750W, GE450W
• Experience in investigating and scanning implanted devices to include stimulator, ICDs, Pacemaker
• Ability to provide clear direction and communication for support to care team at offsite location
• During or after potential safety event: How to manipulate table and equipment, Patient positioning adjustments

Education

• ALD Radiologic Sciences or Trade school certificate

Certification/Licensure

• ARRT or MR

Benefits

• Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Benefits

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

About the Role

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of MRI safety, ability to scan more than one patient a time on different scanners using the virtual platform, experience in investigating and scanning implanted devices to include stimulator, ICDs, Pacemaker, ability to provide clear direction and communication for support to care team at offsite location, careful coordination with patient care staff located at a different site.

Qualifications

• ALD Radiologic Sciences or Trade school certificate
• ARRT or MR