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Norfolk, VAWork Shift
Weekend DaysOverview:
OVERVIEW
Performs general MRI examinations while maintaining safety integrity of MRI operational area for all people including staff and customers. Maintains an adequate supply inventory for performing examinations. Explains examination and procedures to patients and completes departmental documentation. Performs MR Tech I & II responsibilities with addition of one 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. Technologists will scan patients according to site specific protocols depending on where the patient is located. Careful coordination with patient care staff located at 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 at offsite location
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
ARRT or 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 women’s 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 30,000-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.
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