MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MRI Technologist II

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center • $89K — $162K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent in Radiologic Technology or MRI from an accredited program required.
  • 3-4 years of MRI experience required.
  • ARMRIT or ARRT (MRI) certification required upon hire; internal candidates with 10+ years of experience may be considered.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers required upon hire.
  • Ability to work effectively in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and specialized MRI imaging procedures under supervision.
  • Demonstrate clinical competency in MRI across patient populations and select appropriate technical factors.
  • Participate in performance improvement initiatives to enhance workflows and patient experience.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to MR Safety Program protocols.
  • Document and report equipment issues and maintain departmental supplies.
  • Prepare examination rooms and communicate effectively with patients regarding procedures.
  • Conduct quality assurance activities and resolve clinical issues as necessary.

Benefits

  • $10,000 sign-on bonus for a limited time.
  • Promote patient comfort and understanding through effective communication.
  • Supportive work culture reflected in adherence to organization's SPIRIT values.
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Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus!

Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized MRI imaging procedures.


  • Demonstrates clinical competency in MRI across all locations and patient populations. Selects appropriate technical factors based on individual patient needs and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care. Performs IV access and administers contrast according to facility policy. Supports invasive procedures performed under MRI guidance.


  • Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to enhance workflows, patient experience, quality, and safety, improving both patient care and operational efficiency. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.


  • Maintains a safe and appropriate work environment in accordance with the institutional MR Safety Program. Screens every patient, adheres to conditional scanning protocols, and safely prepares patients to enter the MRI environment. Ensures proper patient positioning to reduce the risk of burns and imaging artifacts by using appropriate padding and coils. Protects the MR environment by restricting access to authorized personnel and preventing ferromagnetic devices from entering Zone 4.


  • Maintains departmental supplies and inventory. Notifies the appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports equipment and environmental issues in accordance with policy. Performs equipment quality control procedures and maintains appropriate documentation.


  • Transports patients to the MRI scanner and prepares the examination room. Verifies physician orders, patient preparation, and the reason for the exam to ensure appropriate scanning protocols are followed. Communicates effectively with patients, obtains patient histories, answers questions, and explains procedures to promote patient understanding and comfort. Processes completed exams for interpretation.


  • Performs quality assurance activities, including ACR-required QA phantom testing. Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions and ensures timely follow-up and corrective action by repair services. Resolves clinical and non-clinical issues and escalates concerns to appropriate leadership as needed.


  • Provides patient education and support, including preparing patients for procedures and addressing their physical and psychological needs. Escalates concerns through appropriate channels when necessary.


  • Prioritizes patient flow and coordinates care through consistent communication with patients, care team members, and families. Documents patient care activities in electronic health record systems and ensures final images are distributed to the PACS system in a timely manner for interpretation.


  • Consistently acts and communicates professionally, embodying the organization's SPIRIT values and fostering a respectful and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues. Adheres to the ARRT/ARMRIT Standards of Ethics.


  • Applies knowledge of MRI principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, MRI physics, and patient care. Adheres to Joint Commission, state, federal, organizational, and departmental regulatory and compliance standards.


Qualifications

Education

  • Associate's degree required; or


  • Certificate in Radiologic Technology or MRI from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) required.


Experience

  • Three (3) to four (4) years of MRI experience required.


  • Must be able to independently perform all required MRI protocols.


Licenses and Certifications

  • ARMRIT Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist certification required upon hire; or


  • ARRT (MRI) certification required upon hire.


  • Internal candidates with 10+ years of MRI scanning experience may be considered in lieu of certification requirements.


  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers required upon hire from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of, or ability to learn, transverse and cross-sectional anatomical and pathological presentations.


  • Ability to perform, or learn, the technical operations associated with MRI equipment and procedures.


  • Ability to work effectively in stressful and emergent situations.


This position has a hiring range of

USD $42.82 - USD $78.27 /Hr.

About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
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Industry
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