MRI Technologist Evenings

Confidential; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Danville, PA, seeks an MRI Technologist to perform and assist with magnetic resonance imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety and accurate data acquisition. The role involves medication administration where applicable and strict compliance with federal/state laws and institutional policies.

Experience in imaging protocols, ALARA principles, and educating students or staff is valued. ARRT/ARMRIT certification is required, with pathways for certification advancement within 24

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty radiologic technology program.
• ARRT/NMTCB/ARMRIT or equivalent certification required or at hire.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R/ARRT-MR/NMTCB/ARMRIT within 24 months.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a clinical setting and maintain patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct patient identification and prepares for exam.
• Adheres to imaging protocol and ALARA safety principles.
• Administers medications as prescribed and documents per policy.
• Evaluates images for quality and ensures data transfer and archiving.
• Educates and mentors students and other health professionals.
• Applies MRI safety principles to minimize risk to patients and staff.
• Assists licensed practitioners with MRI procedures.
• Performs MRI procedures as prescribed by licensed practitioner.
• Selects pulse sequences considering protocols and data quality.
• Participates in MRI safety implant investigations and approvals.

Skills

MRI procedures

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Safety protocols

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program - Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field (Preferred)

Job description

Job Summary$20,000 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 analyzes 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.
• MRI safety knowledge and participates in MRI Safety implant investigation and approval process.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

One of the following certifications is required upon hire:American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Certification Board (NMTCB)American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registryor primary ARRT-MRor NMTCBor ARMRITprior to first day of employment.Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2, including advanced certification, within 24 months.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required),

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)About GeisingerOUR 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.