MRI Technologist - Viewmont Imaging - Per Diem - Days

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a certified magnetic resonance imaging technologist responsible for conducting MRI procedures with patient safety as a priority. This role involves preparing patients, optimizing imaging protocols, and educating healthcare students. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and demonstrate proficiency in both routine and advanced duties for success in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Certification required: ARRT, NMTCB, or ARMRIT.
• ARRT-MR certification is necessary.
• Full proficiency in routine and complex job duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Optimizes patient safety and care while following imaging protocols.
• Educates and monitors students and other healthcare providers.

Skills

Patient Safety

Technical Quality Evaluation

Education and Monitoring

Magnetic Resonance Safety

Education

Certification by ARRT or NMTCB or ARMRIT

ARRT-MR 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.
• 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)or Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
• and ARRT-MR