MRI Technologist (MRI Tech)

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated MRI Technologist (MRI Tech) to join the team. This role will be a Full-time, evening shift: Tuesday - Friday 11:00am to 9:30pm, plus on-call requirement. Sign-on Bonus & Relocation assistance eligible. 

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. 

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.

• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more.

MRI Technologist (MRI Tech) Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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).
• Performs/recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images.

• May perform additional duties as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: One of the following: 
  • Graduate of an accredited school of radiography 
  • MRI certification from American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMIT) 
  • Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nuclear medicine with MRI training (must be MRI Registry eligible through ARRT).
• Certification: 
  • Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required upon start. 
  • One of the following: 
    • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered in radiography 
    • American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMIT) 
    • Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification 18 months upon acceptance of the offer.
• Experience: 
  • Prior experience preferred as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and/or MRI Technologist in a hospital/healthcare environment or recent student at Inova Health System