MRI Technologist - Evenings

Geisinger Clinic; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Job summary

Geisinger Clinic is seeking an MRI Technologist for Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The role requires MRI expertise, patient positioning, and safety compliance under Radiologist protocols.

Requirements include ARRT/NMTCB/ARMRIT certification and 1 year of related experience. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with opportunities for growth within a major healthcare system. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required).
• Certified MRI Technologist through ARRT, NMTCB, or ARMRIT.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience (Preferred).
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R or ARRT-MR/NMTCB/ARMRIT before they first day.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures including neuro, body and extremity per Radiologist protocols.
• Ensure patient safety and explain exams to patients.
• Prepare and position patients for MRI procedures and manage IV contrast as directed.
• Enter data into IDX Imaging Suite and PACS; manage imaging workflow.
• Identify anatomy on images and perform quality control on equipment; report malfunctions.

Skills

Communication

Diagnostic Imaging

Medical Equipment Management

Preceptor Skills

Radiation Safety

Radiology

Working Independently

Education

Specialty Training Program (Radiologic Technology)

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

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!!

Job Duties

• Knowledge of the Magnetic Resonance imaging process and safety in the Magnetic Resonance environment.
• Provides protection to patients and personnel in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Prepares and positions patients for Magnetic Resonance procedure; thoroughly explains exam and answers patients' questions.
• Performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures including neuro, body, and extremity, following protocols set by a Radiologist.
• Performs venous access on all patients requiring IV contrast administration as directed by a Radiologist.
• Enters necessary data into Radiology Imaging System, IDX Imaging Suite, and Picture Archive Communication System Image Management Systems.
• Processes images as necessary.
• Ability to identify anatomy on images.
• Performs quality control tests of equipment; reports any irregularities.
• Notifies Team Leader and appropriate maintenance personnel of equipment malfunctions.
• Shares the responsibilities for ordering supplies; notifies appropriate personnel of supply levels.
• Acts as a Radiology liaison; provides radiological support to physicians as requested; refers problems to Team Leader.
• Imaging exams and procedure tray set up require access and handling of non-controlled medications.

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 MRI Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Certified Radiology Technologist - 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.