MRI Technologist Per Diem

sluhn; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an MRI Technologist to ensure the safe and accurate imaging of patients. You will communicate clinical observations to radiologists and present patient history as documented for each MRI exam.

You’ll perform venipuncture for contrast, operate RIS/HIS modules, and contribute to QA/PI programs while maintaining data quality and patient safety before sending images to PACS.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT or ARMRIT registry eligible.
• Advanced MRI registry required within 1 year of hire.
• Two years of staff technologist experience preferred; 1 year MRI technologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical continuity of care for MRI patients.
• Communicate clinical observations to radiologists; present patient history.
• Demonstrate venipuncture competence for contrast administration.
• Maintain knowledge of RIS/HIS modules relevant to duties.
• Assist in data collection for Radiology QA/PI program.
• Adhere to downtime procedures to ensure data availability for patients.
• PQC: participate in ongoing professional development and education.
• Provide patient education about the exam and process.
• Verify patient identity and accuracy of MR-related data before sending to PACS.
• Review patient safety checklist prior to each MRI study.
• Help department achieve Press Ganey goals and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Venipuncture

PACS

RIS/HIS knowledge

Communication with radiologists

Data collection

Patient education

Education

ARRT-registered or ARMRIT eligible

Advanced MRI registry within 1 year

ARRT recognized education program

Tools

PACS

RIS/HIS software

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.

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.