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MRI 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.
• Affords assistance to 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

• 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).
• Licenses: American Registered Radiologic Technologists, or ARMRIT or CAMRT. CNMT certification in lieu of ARRT is also acceptable.
• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
• Experience: Prior experience preferred as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and/or MRI Technologist in a hospital/healthcare environment or recent student at Inova Health System.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:

• 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).
• Must obtain MRI certification within 12 months of hire.

Skills

Skills required include:

• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of IV's, heparin locks and central line usage.
• Ability to demonstrate patient safety.
• Basic life support skills.

Benefits

Inova offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• A robust team member wellness program.
• Roth IRA matching.
• Tuition and student loan assistance.
• Mental health support.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote work options.