This position has a limited time Sign on Bonus $10,000
This is a full-time weekends position from 11am-11pm.
Bring your skills to a team that cares for the whole person.
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 II 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
Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to enhance workflows, patient experience, quality, and safety, improving both patient care and operational efficiency. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.
Maintains a safe and appropriate work environment in accordance with the institutional MR Safety Program. Screens every patient, adheres to conditional scanning protocols, and safely prepares patients to enter the MRI environment. Ensures proper patient positioning to reduce the risk of burns and imaging artifacts by using appropriate padding and coils. Protects the MR environment by restricting access to authorized personnel and preventing ferromagnetic devices from entering Zone 4.
Transports patients to the MRI scanner and prepares the examination room. Verifies physician orders, patient preparation, and the reason for the exam to ensure appropriate scanning protocols are followed. Communicates effectively with patients, obtains patient histories, answers questions, and explains procedures to promote patient understanding and comfort. Processes completed exams for interpretation.
Performs quality assurance activities, including ACR-required QA phantom testing. Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions and ensures timely follow-up and corrective action by repair services. Resolves clinical and non-clinical issues and escalates concerns to appropriate leadership as needed.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $42.82 - USD $71.16 /Hr.
