MRI Technologist Evenings

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center seeks an MRI Technologist to perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures, prepare medications as prescribed, and verify data integrity. The role emphasizes patient identification, protocol adherence, and education of students and staff in a clinical setting.

Required ARRT/NMTCB/ARMRIT credentials with ARRT-MR preferred for advancement; 1 year experience is preferred. This is a full-time evening shift at GMC with a sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred).
• Minimum 1 year related work experience (Preferred).
• ARRT, NMTCB, ARMRIT certifications are required/advancement steps.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order, identify patient, and document clinical history with confidentiality.
• Apply imaging protocols, optimize factors, and maximize patient safety (ALARA).
• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed by licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate image quality and verify data transfer/archival.
• Educate and supervise students and other health care staff.

Skills

Communication

Diagnostic Imaging

Med Equipment Mgmt

Preceptor Skills

Radiation Safety

Radiology

Independence

Education

Specialty Training Radiologic Technology (Required)

Bachelor's Degree Related Field (Preferred)

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift: Evenings (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

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 registry or primary ARRT-MR or NMTCB or ARMRIT 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.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Certified MRI Technologist - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Skills:

• Communication
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Medical Equipment Management (Mem)
• Preceptor Skills
• Radiation Safety
• Radiology
• Working Independently

OUR 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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.