MRI Technologist - Per Diem

Geisinger; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform magnetic resonance imaging and related data acquisition for diagnostic purposes under licensed supervision. You will ensure correct patient identification and preparation, follow imaging protocols, and document clinical history with confidentiality.

The role requires adherence to ALARA principles, patient safety, and collaboration with physicians during MR procedures. Education roles and ongoing quality improvement participation are expected.

Qualifications

• MS:

Responsibilities

• Obtain correct order, identify patient, prepare for exam and document clinical history with confidentiality.
• Use imaging protocols and optimize factors to maximize patient safety under ALARA.
• Administer medications via vascular access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for positioning and quality; ensure data is archived or transferred.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.
• Apply MR safety principles to minimize risk to patient and staff.
• Assist licensed practitioner with MR interventional procedures.
• Perform MR imaging procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Select pulse sequences with consideration to protocols and data acquisition parameters.
• Demonstrate commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Maintain proficiency in routine and complex duties; participate in quality/process improvement.

Job description

Job Summary

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists are responsible for the use of radiofrequencies within a magnetic field for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes.

MRI technologists performs magnetic resonance imaging and acquire and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner.

Job Duties

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Applying principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
• Assisting the licensed practitioner with magnetic resonance interventional procedures.
• Performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Selecting appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

The following certifications are needed upon hire:

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) - (R)OR (ARRT)-MRORAmerican Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)OR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

About Geisinger

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.