MRI Technologist I – Evening Shift | $25k Sign-On

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

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking MRI Technologist I candidates for MRI procedures, with potential advancement to MRI Technologist II based on skills and experience. The MRI Technologist performs imaging and acquires data for diagnosis under a licensed practitioner.

They prepare patients, administer medications as prescribed, verify image quality, apply ALARA, and assist with interventional procedures when needed. Certifications include ARRT MR, NMTCB; ARMRIT or ARRT-MR primary; education includes Radiologic

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Job description

Geisinger is seeking MRI Technologist I candidates for MRI procedures, with potential advancement to MRI Technologist II based on skills and experience. The MRI Technologist performs imaging and acquires data for diagnosis under a licensed practitioner.

They prepare patients, administer medications as prescribed, verify image quality, apply ALARA, and assist with interventional procedures when needed. Certifications include ARRT MR, NMTCB; ARMRIT or ARRT-MR primary; education includes Radiologic