MRI Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging Pro

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks an MRI Technologist I to perform MRI imaging procedures under licensed practitioner, ensure patient safety, and document medications per policy.

Requirements include ARRT MR certification (or ARMRIT/NMTCB options) and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; a specialty radiologic technology program is required. A sign-on bonus up to $25,000 may be offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required).

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.
• 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.

Job description

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks an MRI Technologist I to perform MRI imaging procedures under licensed practitioner, ensure patient safety, and document medications per policy.

Requirements include ARRT MR certification (or ARMRIT/NMTCB options) and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; a specialty radiologic technology program is required. A sign-on bonus up to $25,000 may be offered.