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MRI Tech I

Centra Health

Location
Onsite (Lynchburg, VA)
Compensation
$33 - $50/hr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Mid Level
Posted 5 days ago

About the role

Centra Health is a nonprofit healthcare system serving central and southside Virginia. The MRI Technologist operates MRI scanners to produce high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Skills

MRI scanning Patient safety Radiology Intravenous contrast injection Medical history taking Image quality assessment Patient positioning Screening interviews

Perks

  • Bonus eligible

Full job details

BONUS ELIGIBLE: Up to $25K for this full-time MRI Tech for experienced new hires! Must have 2 years or more experience! 

As a member of the Radiology Patient Care Team, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist performs high-quality MRI exams. The MRI Tech operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners, monitors patient safety and comfort, and views images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures.

Responsibilities

  • Produces quality Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)s.
  • Assesses quality of images and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standard. (signal parameters, geometric parameters, artifacts)
  • Collaborates with and serves as a resource to staff, patients, physicians, and the organization.
  • Conducts screening interviews of patients to identify contra-indications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.
  • Explains magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.
  • Injects intravenously contrast dyes, in accordance with scope of practice.
  • Inspects images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.
  • Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.
  • Positions patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.
  • Provides headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.
  • Secures, returns supplies, and maintains orderliness as well as cleanliness of the work areas and imaging rooms.
  • Selects appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
  • Takes brief medical histories from patients.
  • Demonstrates an awareness of appropriate confidentiality rules and regulations and acts accordingly.
  • Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education: Completion of a 2-year degree program in Radiologic Technology.
 

Salary Range: $33.79 - $50.68/Hourly Rate