MRI Technologist - Viewmont Imaging - Full Time Weekender - Days

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to patient care and safety. As an MRI Technologist, you will perform vital imaging procedures, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and technical quality. You'll play a crucial role in educating future healthcare professionals while working in a supportive clinical environment. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance from day one, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement to support your professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program with financial incentives

Voluntary benefits including critical illness insurance

Qualifications

• Certification in MRI or related fields is mandatory upon hire.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R or NMTCB before starting.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures and ensure patient safety during exams.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers.

Skills

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Patient Safety

Technical Quality Evaluation

Medication Administration

Clinical History Documentation

Education

American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTCB)

American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

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.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity