MRI Technologist – Per Diem

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an MRI technologist to perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures in a clinical setting, ensuring patient safety and accuracy in image capture. The role emphasizes adherence to ALARA principles and strict confidentiality while delivering high-quality patient care.

The position requires certification by ARRT in MR (and related credentials) and active engagement in departmental quality and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct order, patient identification, and proper documentation while maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilizes imaging protocols to maximize patient safety and quality of care per ALARA principles.
• Prepares and administers medications via vascular access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for positioning and quality, and verifies archival storage and data transfer.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Assists licensed practitioner with MRI interventional procedures.
• Performs MRI procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Selects pulse sequences with attention to established protocols and data acquisition parameters.
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Fully proficient in assigned routine and complex job duties.
• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.

Job description

• 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.

The following certifications are needed upon hire:

Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)and (ARRT)-MR

OrAmerican Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

or primary ARRT-MR

Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)and (ARRT)-MR

Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)and ARMRIT