MRI Technologist Part-Time Evenings

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI examinations in accordance with department procedures under the direction of the Section Chief and Manager.

The role requires ARRT recognition or registry eligible, with MRI registry within 1 year, and current BLS certification. Two years of staff technologist experience is preferred; this position involves patient care, image quality, and safety around MRI equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program or ARRT/ARMRIT registry eligible.
• Advanced MRI registry required within 1 year of hire.
• Current BLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI examinations on patients following department procedures.
• Communicate clinical observations to radiologists during MRI.
• Verify patient identity and ensure accurate Medical Record information for PACS.
• Maintain image quality and safety standards around MRI equipment.
• Participate in Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities.

Skills

MRI imaging

Clinical communication

Venipuncture

PACS

Quality assurance

Education

ARRT education program

Advanced MRI registry

Tools

RIS/HIS

PACS

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Shift: 2 x 10-hour shifts per week. 1pm-11p

The MRI Technologist performs MRI examinations on patients based on department procedures and under direction of department Section Chief and Manager.

JOB DUTIES AND 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 skill for patients requiring 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.
• Apology cards should be sent or given to all patients when we do not meet their expectations.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent use of fingers and hands to operate equipment and chart information.
• Sitting for up to 5 hours in 50-minute increments.
• Standing and walking for up to 3 hours in 15-minute increments.
• Pushing, pulling and lifting of patients up to 400 pounds with assistance.
• Occasional stooping, lifting and raising arms above shoulder level.
• Lifting and moving of objects of up to 30 pounds.
• Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.
• Seeing as it relates to normal vision.
• Must not have any metal implants or pacemaker, which would be a contraindication to work around the MRI magnet.

EDUCATION:

• 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.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.