MRI Technologist: Advanced Imaging & Patient Care

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger invites applications for an MRI Technologist to perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures and related data acquisition for diagnostic purposes. The role involves preparing patients, administering medications as needed in accordance with laws and institutional policy, and supporting licensed practitioners in imaging procedures.

Required ARRT certification in MRI, NMTCB or ARMRIT, and ARRT-R/MR or NMTCB/ARMRIT progression for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• MRI safety knowledge and participates in MRI Safety implant investigation and approval process.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Job description

Geisinger invites applications for an MRI Technologist to perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures and related data acquisition for diagnostic purposes. The role involves preparing patients, administering medications as needed in accordance with laws and institutional policy, and supporting licensed practitioners in imaging procedures.

Required ARRT certification in MRI, NMTCB or ARMRIT, and ARRT-R/MR or NMTCB/ARMRIT progression for new graduates.