MRI Technologist - Night Shift & Patient-Focused Imaging

sluhn; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an MRI Technologist to ensure continuity of care for MRI studies. You will communicate clinical observations to radiologists and present patient history for interpretation, with emphasis on venipuncture for contrast, and accuracy of imaging data.

Two years of staff technologist experience and an ARRT-recognized program are preferred; Advanced MRI registry is required within 1 year. BLS cert within 3 months. On-site, evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT or ARMRIT registered, or ARRT or ARMRIT registry eligible.
• Advanced MRI registry required within 1 year of hire.
• Two years of experience as a staff technologist preferred.
• 1-year experience as an MRI technologist preferred.
• Current BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful technical continuity of care for patients receiving MRI studies.
• Communicates to radiologists clinical observations made during MRI examination.
• Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to radiologist.
• Demonstrates competency in venipuncture for contrast administration during MRI studies.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Assists in gathering, recording data and serving as committee member for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
• Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
• Reviews patient safety checklist prior to patient's study.
• Responsible for the success of the department to achieve Press Ganey goal. Every patient should receive patient education and your personalized business card.

Skills

MRI technologist

venipuncture

PACS

RIS/HIS knowledge

Quality Assurance

Patient education

Education

ARRT recognized education program

Advanced MRI registry within 1 year

Tools

RIS/HIS systems

PACS

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an MRI Technologist to ensure continuity of care for MRI studies. You will communicate clinical observations to radiologists and present patient history for interpretation, with emphasis on venipuncture for contrast, and accuracy of imaging data.

Two years of staff technologist experience and an ARRT-recognized program are preferred; Advanced MRI registry is required within 1 year. BLS cert within 3 months. On-site, evening shifts.