MRI Technologist - Healthplex Woodbine - Full Time - Evenings

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist to join their innovative team. This role involves performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, and utilizing advanced imaging protocols. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in MRI safety, patient care optimization, and technical imaging skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a clinical environment, educating and mentoring students and other healthcare providers while adhering to the highest standards of care. If you are passionate about advancing your career in medical imaging and making a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• ARRT or NMTCB certification is required upon hire.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R or NMTCB before employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures as prescribed by licensed practitioners.
• Ensure patient safety and optimize imaging protocols.

Skills

MRI safety knowledge

Patient care optimization

Technical imaging protocol

Medication administration

Educating healthcare providers

Education

Certification by ARRT or NMTCB

Advanced certification (for level 2)

Tools

Magnetic resonance imaging equipment

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.

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Certification Board (NMTCB) required upon hire.
• 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.