MRI Technologist - GLH - Full Time Weekender - Rotation

Geisinger; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to join their team. This role involves preparing and positioning patients for Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and performing quality control tests on equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of MRI processes and be able to identify anatomy on images. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will enhance patient care and support healthcare professionals in delivering exceptional radiological services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MRI processes and safety in the MRI environment.
• Ability to perform venous access for IV contrast administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for MRI procedures, ensuring safety.
• Performs MRI procedures and processes images as necessary.

Skills

Magnetic Resonance Imaging knowledge

Patient safety standards

Venous access

Anatomy identification

Quality control tests

Tools

IDX Imaging Suite

Image Management Systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 archiving 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.