MRI Technologist - MRI - Day

WellSpan Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist to perform essential imaging procedures while ensuring patient safety and care. This part-time position offers flexible day shift hours and involves performing MR imaging studies, providing exceptional patient care, and training new staff as needed. You will need a high school diploma and experience in MRI procedures, along with necessary certifications. The role is essential for our mission to deliver quality healthcare in the Lebanon community.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Educational assistance

Financial education and support

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Weallthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience required.
• Basic Life Support training needed upon hire.
• ARRT or ARMRIT certification needed upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform MR imaging studies and patient history.
• Administer intravenous contrast media with physician supervision.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort.

Skills

MRI Procedures

Patient Care

IV Contrast Administration

MRI Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited program in radiologic technology

Job description

Schedule
Part Time, Day Shift (48 hours biweekly)
Hours: Flexible scheduling on day shift hours. (Shifts will include hours until 8pm)

General Summary

Performs routine and special magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Performs procedures to produce MR images of designated anatomical areas according to established practices and procedures. Performs duties as on call technologist, is able to train new staff, and has passed the MRI advanced level specialty exam as per ARRT.

Essential Functions:

• Performs MR imaging studies; obtains patient history; explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns.
• Under the direct supervision of the physician, administers intravenous contrast media. Recognizes complications (e.g., contrast reaction) and treats appropriately.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
• Positions and transfers patients comfortably.
• Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices MRI safety procedures.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas and/or patient rooms.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 2 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• Registered Technologist-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Certified MRI Technologist - ARMRIT Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Accredited program in radiologic technology and training in MRI procedures. Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Educational assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Weallthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy

WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital

For more than 125 years, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital has provided leading-edge inpatient, outpatient, and emergent care to the Lebanon County community. One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital features an award-winning cardiac and vascular center, a certified Primary Stroke Center, and a wound care and hyperbaric medicine center, while providing a supportive continuum of care through our extensive WellSpan primary, specialty, ambulatory, and behavioral health care locations within the community. WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital is supported by the nearby WellSpan Sechler Family Cancer Center, Lebanon's first and only integrated cancer center. WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.

WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital serves as the cornerstone of care for a total population of nearly 142,000 residents living in the rural and urban mix of Lebanon County. A full-service, acute-care hospital, with a 163 licensed bed capacity, admitting approximately 7,000 patients annually. We offer open heart procedures, comprehensive cardiac care, total joint replacements, private labor and delivery birthing suites, robotic surgery, and emergency care.