MRI Technologist - Pittston - Full Time - Evenings

Baylor Scott & White Health; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an MRI Technologist I to perform imaging procedures and ensure patient safety in a clinical environment. The candidate will handle various tasks, including performing MRI scans and assisting radiologists while adhering to strict safety protocols. This position includes a sign-on bonus for eligible applicants and offers comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Health benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Qualifications

• Certified Radiology Technologist and MRI Technologist from ARRT.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures following protocols.
• Prepares and positions patients for exams, explains procedures.
• Processes images and ensures quality control on equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of Magnetic Resonance imaging

Patient protection

Equipment quality control

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Job description

Job Summary Up to $25,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!!This posting reflects an opening for a MRI Technologist I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include MRI Technologist II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.Union: Yes Performs imaging procedures at a technical level. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.
Job Duties

• Knowledge of the Magnetic Resonance imaging process and safety in the Magnetic Resonance environment.
• Provides protection to patients and personnel in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Prepares and positions patients for Magnetic Resonance procedure; thoroughly explains exam and answers patients' questions.
• Performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures including neuro, body, and extremity, following protocols set by a Radiologist.
• Performs venous access on all patients requiring IV contrast administration as directed by a Radiologist.
• Enters necessary data into Radiology Imaging System, IDX Imaging Suite, and Picture Archive Communication System Image Management Systems.
• Processes images as necessary.
• Ability to identify anatomy on images.
• Performs quality control tests of equipment; reports any irregularities.
• Notifies Team Leader and appropriate maintenance personnel of equipment malfunctions.
• Shares the responsibilities for ordering supplies; notifies appropriate personnel of supply levels.
• Acts as a Radiology liaison; provides radiological support to physicians as requested; refers problems to Team Leader.
• Imaging exams and procedure tray set up require access and handling of non-controlled medications.

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
Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s) Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Certified MRI Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified MRI Technologist - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, 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. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.