MRI Technologist - Viewmont - Full Time -Weekender- Days

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an MRI Technologist to join their clinical team in Scranton, PA. The role involves performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and educating healthcare providers. Successful candidates will hold required certifications and be committed to optimizing patient care while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry or NMTCB prior to the first day of employment.
• Advanced certification required within 24 months of hire for those starting after March 10, 2024.
• Accountable for clinical history and patient preparation.

Responsibilities

• Performing MRI procedures as prescribed by licensed practitioners.
• Utilizing appropriate imaging protocols while ensuring patient safety.
• Educating students and other healthcare providers.

Skills

MRI safety knowledge

Technical imaging proficiency

Patient care optimization

Education

ARRT Certification

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification

ARMRIT Certification

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.
• MRI safety knowledge and participates in MRI Safety implant investigation and approval process.

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.

One of the following certifications is required upon hire:

• American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Certification Board (NMTCB)
• American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry or NMTCB prior to first day of employment.

Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2, including advanced certification, within 24 months.