MRI Technologist - Evenings

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA, seeks a skilled MRI Technologist to perform neuro, body, and extremity MRI procedures on site. You will position patients, explain exams, and answer questions while maintaining MRI safety standards.

Under Radiologist direction, you’ll manage IV contrast administration, image processing, and data entry in IDX/PACS systems. ARRT/NMTCB/ARMRIT certs are required or in-process as per policy.

Qualifications

• ARRT, NMTCB or ARMRIT certification required.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R, ARRT-MR or NMTCB/ARMRIT before first day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for MRI procedures.
• Perform MRI procedures across neuro, body, and extremity exams.
• Administer IV contrast under Radiologist direction and maintain IV access.
• Enter data into Radiology Imaging Systems and ensure images are processed.
• Identify anatomical structures on images and report equipment irregularities.

Skills

MRI safety

Patient positioning

IV access

Safety protocols

Data entry

Equipment QA

Education

ARRT Certification

NMTCB Certification

ARMRIT Certification

Tools

IDX Imaging Suite

PACS

Image Management Systems

Job description

• 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.

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 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.