MRI Technologist PRN

Inova Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement matching: dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute
• Competitive salary
• Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.
• Sign on Bonus and Relocation for those who qualify

Shift: Varies

Hours: PRN, holidays included

Location: Fairfax Medical Center

MRI Technologist:

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist provides clinical services according to MRI practice standards and acts as a resource to MRI students and other technologists while ensuring optimal department functions. This position administers sound patient care practices according to department/hospital policies and procedures while ensuring patient safety; demonstrates magnetic safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines; and, maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas and ensures the safety of the patients and team members.

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.

Requirements:

Certifications:

• American Registered Radiologic Technologists, or ARMRIT or CAMRT -CNMT certification in lieu of ARRT is also acceptable Upon Start.
• Must obtain MRI certification within 18 months of hire;
• ARRT registered in radiography or ARMIT, or CAMRT certification 18 months upon acceptance of the offer;
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Start

Licensure:

• Licensed Radiologic Technologist ---Within 12 Months State Licensure required for all INOVA non Hospital Licensed centers, but not required if working onsite at an Inova Hospital.

Experience:

• None required

Education:

• 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).