MRI Technologist -Evenings

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform imaging procedures that ensure patient safety and care. The position includes responsibilities such as educating healthcare providers and evaluating images for quality, alongside adhering to MRI safety protocols. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and be prepared for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Certification from ARRT or NMTCB required upon hire.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R or NMTCB prior to first employment day.
• Advancement to level 2 requires completion of certification within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures as prescribed by the licensed practitioner.
• Prepare and administer medications through vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for correct positioning and technical quality.

Skills

MRI safety knowledge

Patient care optimization

Educating and monitoring students

Education

American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)

Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Certification Board (NMTCB)

American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Job description

• 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.

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 registry or NMTCB prior 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.