MRI Technologist: Sign-On Bonus & Patient Imaging Impact

Confidential; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vision and dental insurance

Job summary

Geisinger seeks a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist to perform and assist in MR procedures, ensure patient safety, and document clinical histories per policy. The role requires ARRT certification (MR or NMTCB/ARMRIT) and a Radiologic Technology education track, with a bachelor’s degree preferred.

The MRI technologist will prepare, administer and document medications as permitted, educate students and staff, and uphold ALARA principles while delivering high-quality imaging and patient

Qualifications

• ARRT, ARRT-MRO, ARMRIT, NMTCB, and NMTCB-NR certifications required upon hire.
• Education: Radiologic Technology specialty training; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 imaging protocol and optimizes factors for patient safety and quality, applying ALARA principles.
• Preparing and/or administering medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and technical quality; verifies data archival/transfer and post-processing as needed.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Applies magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient and staff.
• Assists licensed practitioner with MR interventional procedures and performs MR imaging as prescribed.
• Selects pulse sequences considering protocols and data acquisition factors.
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities; performs routine and complex duties.
• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Job description

Geisinger seeks a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist to perform and assist in MR procedures, ensure patient safety, and document clinical histories per policy. The role requires ARRT certification (MR or NMTCB/ARMRIT) and a Radiologic Technology education track, with a bachelor’s degree preferred.

The MRI technologist will prepare, administer and document medications as permitted, educate students and staff, and uphold ALARA principles while delivering high-quality imaging and patient