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Falls Church/Tysons MRI Center – Falls Church, VA
Part-Time | Saturday & Sunday | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM (12-Hour Shifts)
Work Just Two Days a Week

At Fairfax Radiology Centers (FRC), outstanding MRI care takes a team. As an MRI Tech Aide, you'll play a vital role in helping our technologists deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care while ensuring patients feel comfortable from the moment they arrive until their exam is complete.

Working in our dedicated outpatient MRI Center in Falls Church/Tysons, you'll support MRI Technologists with patient preparation, room setup, order clarification, and patient flow. Your attention to detail, teamwork, and caring approach help keep the day running smoothly while making a meaningful difference for every patient we serve.

If you enjoy working in healthcare, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love the idea of working just two 12-hour shifts each week, we'd love to meet you.

• Work just two 12-hour shifts each week
• Consistent weekend schedule (Saturday & Sunday)
• Three-day workweek equivalent with five weekdays free
• Free on-site parking
• Uniforms and uniform allowance
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Work alongside experienced MRI Technologists and subspecialized radiologists
• Opportunities for career growth within diagnostic imaging
• Collaborative, patient-first work environment

As an MRI Tech Aide, you'll support both patients and MRI Technologists to ensure every exam is safe, efficient, and patient-centered.

• Welcome patients and explain MRI procedures with professionalism and compassion
• Prepare patients for their MRI examinations
• Assist patients with safe transfers on and off the MRI table
• Ensure patient comfort, modesty, and safety throughout their visit
• Start IV access prior to contrast-enhanced MRI examinations (when qualified)

• Prepare MRI suites for scheduled examinations
• Maintain an organized, efficient imaging environment
• Assist technologists with patient flow throughout the day
• Help keep exam schedules running smoothly and efficiently

• Communicate with physician offices to clarify MRI orders
• Verify exam details including body part, laterality, and contrast requirements
• Request updated or corrected physician orders when needed
• Help ensure exams are accurately scheduled and performed

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered service throughout each interaction
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and coworkers
• Support a positive, collaborative team environment
• Maintain patient confidentiality while following HIPAA and organizational policies

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment

• One or more years of experience in a medical or radiology office
• Experience starting IVs
• Experience as a:
  • Medical Assistant
  • MRI or CT Tech Aide
  • Emergency Department Technician
  • EMT or Paramedic
  • Nursing Student (after completion of first clinical rotation)

Within your first 90 days, you will:

• Confidently support MRI Technologists throughout the patient care process
• Accurately clarify physician orders and resolve scheduling questions
• Prepare MRI suites efficiently for daily operations
• Deliver compassionate, professional service to every patient
• Become a trusted and dependable member of the MRI team

You'll be successful if you are someone who:

• Enjoys helping patients feel comfortable during medical procedures
• Pays close attention to detail
• Communicates confidently with physicians, patients, and coworkers
• Stays organized while managing multiple priorities
• Enjoys working behind the scenes to keep operations running smoothly
• Wants to build a career in diagnostic imaging or healthcare

For more than 60 years, Fairfax Radiology Centers has been Northern Virginia's trusted leader in outpatient diagnostic imaging.

With:

• 20 outpatient imaging centers
• More than 110 subspecialized radiologists
• Over 700 employees
• State-of-the-art imaging technology
• A culture built around teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence

We're proud to offer an environment where employees are supported, respected, and encouraged to grow professionally.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Free onsite Fitness Center
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Uniforms and Uniform Allowance
• Free On-site Parking

Based on your qualifications and experience, the compensation range for this position is:

$20.40 - $27.60 per hour

Placement within the range is determined by factors including experience, education, certifications, and internal equity.

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a collaborative MRI team, build your healthcare career, and enjoy the flexibility of working just two 12-hour shifts each week, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become an MRI Tech Aide at Fairfax Radiology Centers' Falls Church/Tysons MRI Center!