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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

_MRI Technologist_

_Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA_

_PRN (as needed)_

Job Summary:

The MRI Tech is responsible for daily modality operations. They perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) according to established protocols and works closely under the direction of the Radiologist and other physicians.

Essential Functions:

+ Knowledge in workflows, procedures, operation, and processes of the MRI imaging modalities.

+ Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.

+ Confirms the quality and accuracy of all pertinent patient and procedural data.

+ Selects proper MRI pulse sequences and scan parameters according to established protocols.

+ Contributes to the training and education of new staff and assists in oversight of MRI students.

+ Provides direct patient care and instructions before, during, and after procedure.

+ Performs IV injections and administers magnetic contrast agents specific to procedure.

+ Troubleshoots equipment during malfunction in absence of service engineer and reports malfunction to radiology maintenance/supervisor.

Education:

+ Associate's from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited institute (preferred)

Licensure/Certification:

+ Certification and Registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Diagnostic Radiology with Advanced MRI Registry (MR) (required, or must within one year of hire)

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to direct patient care)

Experience:

+ 1 year of experience in MRI department in hospital setting (preferred)

+ EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)

+ Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) (preferred)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]