About this Job:
Bring your skills to a team that cares for the whole person.
This is a PRN position.
As part of MedStar Health, the largest healthcare system in the Maryland–Washington, D.C., region, you will grow your career within a respected, mission-driven organization known for innovation, education, and patient-centered care.
As an MRI Technologist at MedStar Harbor Hospital,you will help deliver safe, high-quality imaging care in an environment built on teamwork, professionalism, and compassion. Whether you are starting your career or advancing it, you will be part of a community that invests in your wellbeing, supports your growth, and values the important role you play in patient care.
MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Executes basic clinical competence in MRI, in all locations, across all patient types. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient. 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 improve workflows, patient experience, quality, and safety to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.
Ensures a safe and appropriate work area per institutional MR Safety Program. Screens every patient and meets conditional scanning protocols and safely prepares the patient to enter the MRI environment. Ensure proper positioning to decrease risk of burn and artifacts, adding padding where appropriate and utilizing the appropriate coils. Protects the MR environment, to ensure the appropriate personnel have access, and ferromagnetic devices from entering Zone 4.
Transports patients to the MR scanner and prepares the room. Verifies order, patient prep, and reason for exam to initiate appropriate scanning protocols. Communicate effectively with patients, obtain patient history, answer questions, and explain procedures to ensure patient understanding and comfort. Processes exam for interpretation.
Always 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/ARMIT Standards of Ethics.
Applies knowledge of MR principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation safety and physics, patient positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal, organizational and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
Licenses and Certifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This position has a hiring range of : USD $35.68 - USD $58.84 /Hr.
