MRI Float Technologist – Part-Time

Jobtailor; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking an MRI technologist to ensure continuity of care for patients undergoing MRI studies. You will communicate findings to radiologists, perform venipuncture for contrast, and handle RIS/HIS workflows while supporting QA initiatives.

The role requires ARRT MRI credentials and advancing MRI registry within a year, with a current BLS certification. Expect collaborative teamwork in a hospital setting and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT-recognized education program.
• Advanced MRI registry required within 1 year of hire.
• Current BLS certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical continuity of care for patients undergoing MRI studies.
• Communicate clinical observations to radiologists and present patient history.
• Assist in venipuncture for contrast administration.
• Maintain knowledge of RIS/HIS modules relevant to MRI operations.
• Contribute to Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities.
• Adhere to downtime procedures to ensure accurate information in PACS.
• Provide patient education about the exam and process.
• Verify patient identity and correct MR data before sending images to PACS.
• Review patient safety checklist prior to the MRI study.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient education

Quality assurance

Communication with radiologists

Education

ARRT-recognized MRI education program

Advanced MRI registry within 1 year of hire

Tools

RIS/HIS systems

PACS

Job description

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful technical continuity of care for patients receiving MRI studies.
• Communicates to radiologists clinical observations made during MRI examination. Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to radiologist.
• Demonstrates competency in venipuncture skill for patients requiring contrast administration during MRI studies.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Assists in gathering, recording data and serving as committee member for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
• Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
• Reviews patient safety checklist prior to patient’s study.
• Responsible for the success of the department to achieve Press Ganey goal. Every patient should receive patient education and your personalized business card. Apology cards should be sent or given to all patients when we do not meet their expectations.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Frequent use of fingers and hands to operate equipment and chart information. Sitting for up to 5 hours in 50-minute increments. Standing and walking for up to 3 hours in 15-minute increments. Pushing, pulling and lifting of patients up to 400 pounds with assistance. Occasional stooping, lifting and raising arms above shoulder level. Lifting and moving of objects of up to 30 pounds. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision. Must not have any metal implants or pacemaker, which would be a contraindication to work around the MRI magnet.

Education

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT or ARMRIT registered, or ARRT or ARMRIT registry eligible. Advanced MRI registry required within 1 year of hire.

Training and Experience

Two years of experience as a staff technologist preferred. 1-year experience as an MRI technologist preferred. Current BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.