MRI Technologist: Advanced Imaging & Patient Care

Confidential; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform and assist with magnetic resonance imaging procedures, ensuring protocol accuracy, patient safety, and data integrity. The role includes medication administration where appropriate, MR safety compliance, and collaboration with licensed practitioners.

Responsibilities also encompass training and monitoring students and staff, evaluating image quality, and participating in quality improvement initiatives within a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• ARRT and ARMRIT/NMTCB certifications required on hire.
• Specialty Radiologic Technology training completed (Required).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct patient identification, prepare patient for exam, corroborate clinical history, and document while maintaining confidentiality.
• Apply imaging protocol and optimize technical factors to maximize patient safety and ALARA principles.
• Prepare and/or administer medications through vascular access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for quality, verify archival storage/transfer, and post-process data as applicable.
• Educate and monitor students and health care providers.
• Apply MR safety principles to minimize risk to patients and staff.
• Assist licensed practitioner with MR interventional procedures.
• Perform MR imaging procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Select pulse sequences considering established protocols and data acquisition parameters.
• Participate in quality or process improvement activities.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Job description

Geisinger is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform and assist with magnetic resonance imaging procedures, ensuring protocol accuracy, patient safety, and data integrity. The role includes medication administration where appropriate, MR safety compliance, and collaboration with licensed practitioners.

Responsibilities also encompass training and monitoring students and staff, evaluating image quality, and participating in quality improvement initiatives within a clinical setting.