MRI Technologist - GMC - Full Time - Evenings

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist to perform MRI procedures, ensure patient safety, and maintain imaging standards. The role requires specific certifications and entails a focus on patient care, technical protocol adherence, and the education of others in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Certifications such as ARRT, NMTCB, or ARMRIT required upon hire.
• New graduates must secure ARRT-R or NMTCB before employment.
• Level 2 advancement required within 24 months post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures as prescribed by licensed practitioners.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and quality.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers.

Skills

MRI safety knowledge

Patient care optimization

Technical imaging protocol adherence

Education and monitoring

Education

ARRT Certification

NMTCB Certification

ARMRIT Certification

Job description

• 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.

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 NMTCB 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.