What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist (MRI Tech) position at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital?
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist to join the team. This role will be PRN.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient
experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both
the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Inova PRN Benefits And Perks
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient
experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both
the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Inova PRN Benefits And Perks
- State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
- Retirement benefits with match from day one
- Free Parking to all employees
- Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
- 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.
- 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).
- License: American Registered Radiologic Technologists, or ARMRIT or CAMRT. CNMT certification in lieu of ARRT is also acceptable. Must obtain MRI certification within 12 months of hire.
- 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.