MRI Technologist - Per Diem

Live Well Homecare; Jersey Shore (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks an MRI Technologist to perform diagnostic MRI procedures in a clinical setting. You will independently conduct or assist with imaging, ensuring accurate data acquisition for interpretation by licensed practitioners.

The role requires ARRT (R or MR), ARMRIT, or NMTCB certification and relevant training in radiologic technology; evaluative imaging quality and patient safety are essential components of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Certification by ARRT (R or MR) or ARMRIT or NMTCB.
• Training or education in radiologic technology or related field.
• Clinical experience in imaging or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain correct patient identification, prepare patients, and document clinical history while maintaining confidentiality.
• Apply imaging protocols, optimize technical settings, and adhere to ALARA safety principles.
• Prepare and administer medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate image quality, verify data transfer, and post-process images as needed.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare staff, and assist with MRI-guided procedures.
• Select pulse sequences based on protocols and data acquisition factors.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and perform routine and complex duties.

Skills

Patient handling

Image quality evaluation

MRI protocols

Safety ALARA

Student education

Education

Radiologic technology training

ARRT/ARMRIT/NMTCB certification

Tools

MRI machines

Job description

Role Overview

MRI Technologists utilize radiofrequencies within magnetic fields to perform diagnostic, therapeutic, or research imaging. They independently conduct or assist with MRI procedures, ensuring accurate data acquisition for interpretation by licensed practitioners.

Role Overview

MRI Technologists utilize radiofrequencies within magnetic fields to perform diagnostic, therapeutic, or research imaging. They independently conduct or assist with MRI procedures, ensuring accurate data acquisition for interpretation by licensed practitioners.

Responsibilities include

• Obtaining correct patient identification, preparing patients, and documenting clinical history while maintaining confidentiality.
• Applying appropriate imaging protocols, optimizing technical settings, and adhering to safety principles like ALARA.
• Preparing and administering medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluating image quality, verifying data transfer, and post-processing images as needed.
• Educating and monitoring students and healthcare providers, and assisting with MRI-guided procedures.
• Selecting pulse sequences based on protocols and data acquisition factors.
• Participating in quality improvement activities and demonstrating proficiency in routine and complex duties.

Work is performed in a clinical setting, with accountability for compliance and adherence to policies. The role requires certification by ARRT (R or MR), ARMRIT, or NMTCB, and relevant training or education in radiologic technology or related fields.