UVA Health·Manassas, Virginia
The MRI technologist will operate magnetic resonance equipment to obtain diagnostic scans by preparing patients and working with radiologists and staff, positioning the patient's body part for imaging and setting technical factors to ensure quality images for interpretation. Responsibilities also include ensuring patient safety and comfort, explaining procedures, and maintaining clean examination surfaces and equipment.
Follows and supports OSHA regulations and uses universal precautions when required. Cleans examination surfaces between patients. Provides clean linen including sheets, gowns, pillowcases, and towels. Immediately cleans spills following universal precautions. Properly stores accessory equipment when not in use.
Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals. Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers. Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
Technical
Competency: Follows routine standards and properly and safely manipulates equipment, within its limitations, to obtain images. Maintains sterile equipment and fields. Adjusts cameras to obtain the proper density and contrast. Performs any necessary warm-up and quality control procedures on the equipment. Uses protocols to obtain images of internal structures. Critiques images for quality and makes necessary judgments to determine if repeat is necessary. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited school for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
2 years of healthcare experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be a graduate of an accredited school for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, with 2 years of healthcare experience preferred. Required licensure is ARRT or ARMRIT Registered in MRI, or eligibility, with registry completion required within 12 months of hire.
Market context
In Virginia, MRI tech roles are typically competitive because employers look for ARRT registration, CPR certification, and prior radiology experience, with MRI certification or an associate degree often preferred. The posted requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details faster while comparing shift differentials, tuition reimbursement, and other incentives. Before applying, confirm your experience matches the imaging setting and highlight any MRI-specific training or certification.