MRI Technologist - Weekend

sluhn; Orwigsburg (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an MRI technologist to ensure medical imaging continuity and patient safety. The position requires ARRT registration (or ARMRIT registry eligibility), CPR certification, and 2 years of staff experience. Evening and weekend shifts are included with patient education responsibilities.

The role involves interfacing with radiologists, managing RIS/HIS tasks, and supporting QA programs while delivering high-quality MRI services.

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT recognition or ARMRIT registry eligibility.
• Two (2) years of staff technologist experience preferred; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical continuity of care for patients undergoing MRI studies.
• Communicates clinical observations to radiologists and presents patient history as documented.
• Demonstrates venipuncture competency for contrast administration.
• Maintains knowledge of RIS/HIS modules relevant to job duties.
• Contributes to Radiology QA/PI programs and data collection.
• Adheres to downtime procedures to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Provides patient education about examinations and procedures.
• Verifies patient information and accuracy of records before sending images to PACS.
• Reviews safety checklist prior to each MRI study.
• Supports department goals and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Clinical communication

Venipuncture

Patient education

Education

ARRT registered

ARMRIT registry eligible

Tools

RIS/HIS systems

Job description

Schedule: Sat & Sun 7AM - 7PM

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the successful technical continuity of care for patients receiving MRI studies.
• Communicates to radiologists clinical observations made during MRI examination. Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to radiologist.
• Demonstrates competency in venipuncture skill for patients requiring contrast administration during MRI studies.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Assists in gathering, recording data and serving as committee member for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
• Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
• Reviews patient safety checklist prior to patient's study.
• Responsible for the success of the department to achieve Press Ganey goal. Every patient should receive patient education and your personalized business card. Apology cards should be sent or given to all patients when we do not meet their expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent use of fingers and hands to operate equipment and chart information.
Sitting for up to 5 hours in 50 minute increments.
Standing and walking for up to 3 hours in 15 minute increments.
Pushing, pulling and lifting of patients up to 400 pounds with assistance.
Occasional stooping, lifting and raising arms above shoulder level.
Lifting and moving of objects of up to 30 pounds.
Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.
Seeing as it relates to normal vision.
Must not have any metal implants or pacemaker, which would be a contraindication to work around the MRI magnet.

EDUCATION:

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT or ARMRIT registered, or ARRT or ARMRIT registry eligible. Advanced MRI registry required within 1 year of hire.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years experience as a staff technologist preferred. 1-year experience as an MRI technologist preferred. History of computer usage experience required. Current CPR certification required.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.