MRI Tech

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Classification:
Non Exempt

Supervises Positions:

The MRI technologist will work with the radiologist and fellow staff members to prepare patients and operate magnetic resonance equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans. The MRI technologist works under general supervision in performing a variety of exams and procedures according to departmental protocol, as requested by physician order. The technologist will position the patient’s body part for imaging and set appropriate technical factors on the imaging equipment with a high degree of competency to ensure production of quality images for interpretation by the radiologist.

High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited school for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

2 years of healthcare experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

ARRT or ARMRIT Registered in MRI, or eligible. Registry must be completed within 12 months of hire.

Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communications. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to multitask and proficient in MRI safety.

N/A

• Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients’ arrival and departure occur in a timely manner.
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.
• Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process.
• Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
• Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
• Maintains sterile equipment and fields.
• Adjusts cameras to obtain the proper density and contrast.
• Performs any necessary warm-up and quality control procedures on the equipment.
• Uses protocols to obtain images of internal structures.
• Critiques images for quality and makes necessary judgments to determine if repeat is necessary.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as…