MRI Technologist - Full Time Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Commonwealth Health’s Wilkes-Barre General Hospital seeks an MRI Technologist to perform magnetic resonance procedures and communicate with patients and radiologists. The role emphasizes anatomy knowledge, safety, and clinical teamwork.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited MRI-capable program and ARRT MRI certification; BLS is required. A sign-on bonus of $20K is offered for this full-time position in days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiology Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Radiation Therapy, with advanced MRI training and certification.
• Experience in MRI preferred; cross-training may be provided.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform magnetic resonance procedures (MRI) with understanding of human anatomy, physiology and safety.
• Serve as liaison between patient and radiologist and communicate effectively with care team.
• Maintain accuracy and safety in all imaging procedures and patient care.

Skills

MRI safety

Anatomy knowledge

Communication

Education

Accredited Radiology/Nuclear Medicine/Diagnostic Medical Sonography/ Radiation Therapy program with MRI training

Job description

JOB LOCATION –

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

JOB SHIFT –

Full Time Days

• This position is eligible for a $20K Sign On Bonus **

POSITION PURPOSE

Perform magnetic resonance procedures while demonstrating an understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, medical terminology and magnetic safety. The MR technologist relies on good communication skills to act as the primary liaison between the patient and the interpreting radiologist. The use of professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking allow the technologist to be a responsible member of the health care team

Position Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiology Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Radiation Therapy, either hospital based or college degree program, with advanced training and certification in MRI required.

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

• A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a staff technologist is preferred.
• Experience/certification/internship in MRI is preferred, however cross-training will be provided at the discretion of the Director/Medical Director of Imaging Services.
• Competency in components of radiography practice as appropriate; MRI safety and protection.
• Technical expertise; knowledge of anatomy, teach/instruct, manual dexterity, safety conscious, clerical accuracy, communication skills. IV Therapy skill competency

Licenses/Certificates

• Advanced registry/certification in MRI via the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• If cross-trained or internship in MRI, and registry eligible, must have advanced registry/certification in MRI within six (6) months of completion of MRI training.
• BLS required