MRI Technologist

Geisinger; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & paid time off

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Geisinger’s Imaging department in Scranton is seeking an MRI Technologist for night shift. You will perform MRI procedures, ensure patient safety, and assist licensed practitioners. The role requires ARRT MR or ARMRIT certification with at least 2 years of experience and adherence to ALARA principles.

We offer comprehensive benefits from day one, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development within Geisinger Viewmont Imaging Radiology Team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology (Required).
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience (Required).
• ARRT MR certification or ARMRIT/NMTCB MR certification (Required) and BLS.
• Certified MRI Technologist, CNMT and radiography credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Identify patients, prepare exams, and verify clinical history with confidentiality.
• Apply ALARA principles to maximize safety and image quality.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.

Skills

Patient care

ALARA safety

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program - Radiologic Technology

Bachelor’s Degree - Related Field of Study

ARRT MR Certification or ARMRIT Certification

CNMT Certification

BLS Certification

ARRT Radiography (R) Certification

Job description

Job Title: MRI Technologist-Nights Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania Job Category: Diagnostic Services, Radiology Schedule: Nights Work Type: Full time Department: Geisinger Viewmont Imaging Radiology Team Date Posted: 09/17/2025 Job ID: R-85136 Job Summary up To $25,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists are responsible for the use of radiofrequencies within a magnetic field for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. MRI technologists performs magnetic resonance imaging and acquire and analyses data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Magnetic resonance technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Magnetic resonance technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Job Duties

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Applying principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
• Assisting the licensed practitioner with magnetic resonance interventional procedures.
• Performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Selecting appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Position Details

The following certifications are needed upon hire: Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) and (ARRT)-MR Or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) or primary ARRT-MR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and (ARRT)-MR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and ARMRIT

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor’s Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
• Experience Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)
• Certification(s) and License(s) Certified MRI Technologist – American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT); Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB); Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body; Radiography (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist RT(R)(MR) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Our Purpose & Values

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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