MRI Technologist I Regional Float - North East - Evenings

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled MRI technologist to join their team in a clinical environment. The role involves performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to imaging protocols. You will also be responsible for educating students and other healthcare professionals while maintaining high standards of patient care. This organization values diversity and offers a competitive compensation package, making it an excellent place to grow your career while contributing to the health and well-being of the community.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Requires certification in radiology or magnetic resonance imaging.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R or NMTCB before starting.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures and ensure patient safety during exams.
• Evaluate images for quality and assist in interventional procedures.
• Educate students and healthcare providers on MRI protocols.

Skills

MRI safety knowledge

Patient care optimization

Technical imaging protocols

Medication administration

Clinical history documentation

Student education and monitoring

Education

Certification from ARRT

Certification from NMTCB

Certification from ARMRIT

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.

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity