MRI Technologist Weekend Premium

MRI Technologist

Inova's Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking a passionate MRI Technologist to join our dedicated imaging team on the weekends! Help us help those who need the most help - apply today! Relocation assistance eligible. 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 Description

• 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.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas and ensures the safety of the patients and team members.
• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination.
• Explains procedures 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 IVs, heparin locks, and central line usage as they pertain to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
• Demonstrates patient safety in the department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms, and patient monitoring. Reports, documents, and corrects any adverse, unsafe, or unusual conditions.

Requirements

• Certification - 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).

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance - up to $10,000!
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

Community Overview

Inova is Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare - every time, every touch - to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova's 20,000+ team members provide more than two million patient visits each year through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services, and destination institutes. Inova's five 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. Inova is home to Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,952 licensed beds.