MRI Imaging Technologist — Safe, Precise Diagnostics

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an MRI technologist to ensure proper patient identification and exam preparation while maintaining strict confidentiality. The role involves applying MRI protocols, maximizing safety per ALARA, and assisting with interventional MRI procedures under licensed supervision.

The candidate will perform MRI procedures, optimize image quality, educate staff and students, and adhere to MRI safety standards to minimize risk to patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Certification by ARRT, NMTCB, or ARMRIT required at hire.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R, ARRT-MR, NMTCB or ARMRIT prior to first day.
• MRI safety and interventional procedures experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct order, patient identification, and proper exam preparation with confidentiality.
• Utilizes MRI protocol and optimizes technical factors maximizing safety and ALARA.
• Assists licensed practitioner with MRI interventional procedures.
• Performs MRI procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for positioning and quality; verifies data storage/transfer.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Applies MRI safety principles to minimize risk to patient and staff.
• Selects appropriate pulse sequences per protocol and data acquisition factors.
• Participates in MRI safety implant investigation and approval process.

Skills

Patient positioning

ALARA principles

MRI safety

Interventional MRI support

Clinical documentation

Education

ARRT

NMTCB

ARMRIT

Tools

MRI equipment operation

Job description

Geisinger is seeking an MRI technologist to ensure proper patient identification and exam preparation while maintaining strict confidentiality. The role involves applying MRI protocols, maximizing safety per ALARA, and assisting with interventional MRI procedures under licensed supervision.

The candidate will perform MRI procedures, optimize image quality, educate staff and students, and adhere to MRI safety standards to minimize risk to patients and colleagues.