MRI Technologist - Evening Shift, $20K Sign-On

geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Sign-on bonus available

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton is seeking an MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment and acquire diagnostic images under licensed supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients, ensuring safety per ALARA principles, administering medications when prescribed, and assisting with interventional procedures.

A strong commitment to patient care and compliance with policies is essential.

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)
• ARRT, NMTCB or ARMRIT certifications required or pending as noted

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 ALARA principles.
• Preparing and/or administering medications through vascular access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and verifies archival transfer of data, post processing as applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Applying magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient and staff.
• Assisting licensed practitioner with MR interventional procedures.
• Perform MR imaging procedures as prescribed.
• Selecting pulse sequences with regard to protocols and data acquisition parameters.
• MRI safety knowledge and participation in MRI Safety implant investigations.

Education

ARRT MRI certification

NMTCB certification

ARMRIT certification

ARRT-R/ARRT-MR eligibility for graduates

Bachelor's degree (Preferred)

Job description

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton is seeking an MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment and acquire diagnostic images under licensed supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients, ensuring safety per ALARA principles, administering medications when prescribed, and assisting with interventional procedures.

A strong commitment to patient care and compliance with policies is essential.