Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist

MRI Technologist

Location: Big Spring VA Medical Center – Big Spring, Texas

Employer: The Military Club (TMC)

Position Type: Full-Time / Contract

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (All Federal Holidays PTO)

Position Summary

The Military Club (TMC) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced MRI Technologist to support diagnostic imaging services at the Big Spring VA Medical Center. The MRI Technologist will perform high-quality MRI examinations while ensuring patient safety, maintaining compliance with VA policies, and providing exceptional care to our nation's Veterans. This position operates within a mobile MRI environment utilizing a new GE SIGNA Voyager 1.5T MRI system and requires strict adherence to MRI safety standards, screening procedures, and quality assurance protocols.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform MRI examinations in accordance with physician orders and VA protocols.
• Ensure proper patient identification and screening prior to all examinations.
• Maintain MRI safety standards in Zones I-IV.
• Monitor patients throughout MRI procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot GE MRI equipment.
• Document procedures and patient information accurately within VA systems.
• Maintain compliance with all VA, Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPAA, and MRI safety requirements.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly quality assurance checks.
• Assist with emergency response procedures including code situations, quench events, and facility emergencies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional imaging environment.
• Coordinate with radiologists, nursing staff, VA personnel, and fellow MRI technologists.
• Participate in required safety drills, meeting, training, and competency assessments.
• Assist with patient transfers and positioning when appropriate.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or operational issues immediately.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Current ARRT Certification in Radiography (R).
• Current ARRT Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR).
  • This is a federal job, Texas State MRI board certification is NOT needed.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Ability to pass VA background investigation and credentialing requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a VA PIV badge.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• MRI physics and imaging principles.
• MRI safety and screening procedures.
• Contrast administration procedures.
• Emergency response procedures.
• Patient care and communication skills.
• Electronic medical record documentation.
• Knowledge of VA and federal healthcare environments preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift patients and equipment as required.
• Ability to safely assist patients onto MRI tables.
• Ability to work in a mobile imaging environment.
• Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations.

Preferred but NOT Needed Qualifications

• Two (2) years MRI experience
• VA or federal healthcare experience.
• GE SIGNA Voyager experience.
• Mobile MRI experience.
• Advanced MRI protocol knowledge.
• Texas State MRI Board certified

Compensation and Benefits

• Federal holiday schedule pay.
• Opportunity to serve America's Veterans.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Military Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.