City/State
Norfolk VAWork Shift
Weekend DaysOverview:
OVERVIEW
Performs general MRI examinations whilemaintainingsafety integrity of MRI operational area for all people including staff and customers. Maintains an adequatesupplyinventory for performing examinations. Explains examination andproceduresto patients and completes departmental documentation. Performs MR Tech I&II responsibilitieswith additionofone of the following:Interoperative Cardiac virtual steering technologist serving as a MR Safety officer or MRI Program Coordinator (to include working in an ambulatory setting). Prior studies in Radiologic Technology or Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Nuclear Medicine Technology or Sonography or Radiation Therapy
Job Description
This is an MRI Technologist position that is primarily responsible for Virtual Scanning.Technologistswill scan patients according to site specific protocols depending on where the patient islocated. Careful coordination with patient care stafflocatedat a different site will be imperative. Overall in depth knowledge of MRI safety.
Requirements:
- No less than 5 years MRI experience in both Ambulatory and Acute setting
- Well versed in multiple GE and Siemens platforms to include Sola Vida Aera GE750W GE450W
- Ability to scan more than one patient a time on different scanners using the virtual platform
- Experience in investigating and scanning implanted devices to include stimulator ICDs Pacemaker.
- Ability to provide clear direction and communication for support to care team atoffsitelocation
o During or after potential safety event
o How to manipulate table and equipment
o Patient positioning adjustments
Education
ALD Radiologic Sciences or Trade school certificate
Certification/Licensure
ARRTor MR
Experience
5 years MRI
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital located in Norfolk VA is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence our hospital specializes in heart and vascular neurosciences neurosurgery urology oncology spine care advanced imaging behavioral health maternity and womens health including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kansas Louisiana Maine Maryland Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Required Experience:
IC
Sentara Health, is an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system in Virginia and North Carolina. Sentara improves health everyday.