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VCU Health · 3 months ago

MRI Tech - Weekend Incentive Program - Radiology MRI - Overnight

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

VCU Health is a healthcare organization seeking an MRI Technologist for weekend shifts. The MRI Technologist will perform MRI procedures, assist with interventional and therapeutic procedures, and ensure quality patient care while utilizing MRI technology and maintaining safety protocols.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performing MRI procedures

Applying principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others

Selecting appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition

Determining and/or following appropriate imaging protocols

Documenting pertinent exam information in the medical record

Maintaining archival storage of imaging exams and associated documents

Assisting LIP with specialized interventional MRI procedures and applies appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed

Maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy

Applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of MRI procedures, including assisting and transporting patients

Receiving, relaying, and documenting verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient’s medical record

Corroborating patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP)

Verifying informed consent

Assuming responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures

Preparing patients for procedures

Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others

Performing venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner

Starting and maintaining intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP

Identifying, preparing, and /or administering medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP

Labels all medications per institutional protocol

Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded

Identifying and escalating emergency situations and managing until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control

Providing patient education related to imaging procedures

Educating, mentoring and general oversight of students and other learners in the Radiology environment

Participating and/or performing ongoing quality assurance activities

Qualification

ARRT-R certificationMRI proceduresMRI safety principlesBasic Life Support (BLS)Radiologic Technology degreePatient care skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinkingTeam collaboration

Required

ARRT-R required

Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)

ARRT-MRI

Current Certification by ARRT-MRI

Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)

One (1) year of previous MRI Technologist work experience

Graduation from a JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology that is recognized by the ARRT; or Graduation from a JRCNMT accredited program in nuclear medicine technology

MRI technologists independently performs or assists the licensed independent practitioner in the completion of all MRI imaging exams, interventional MRI procedures, and therapeutic MRI procedures utilizing all MRI scanners and associated technology on site at VCUHS

MRI technologists independently complete imaging exams based on physicians written order, department protocols, and institutional safety standards

MRI technologists evaluate and react to information contained on the MRI Safety Checklist as well as the MRI contrast checklist

MRI technologists prioritize workload based on ordered patient priority

MRI technologists represent the goals, values, and vision of VCU Health System

Ensures adherence to regulatory standards, health system and department policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines applicable to role

Resolves basic service delivery issues

Initiates equipment service calls

Preferred

One to three (1-3) years of previous MRI Technologist work experience

Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment

Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology or closely related field from an accredited program

Benefits

$25,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by November 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply

Relocation Assistance Available

Company

VCU Health

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VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Founded in 1838

Richmond, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.vcuhealth.org

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