MRI Technologist Weekend Nights

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Domestic partner coverage

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a full-time Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist for our Wyoming Valley location. This role involves performing MRI procedures, ensuring patient safety, and providing exceptional imaging services. You are expected to educate other healthcare providers as well.

Candidates should have certifications by ARRT or ARMRIT and a minimum of two years related experience. Geisinger offers comprehensive healthcare benefits including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage from day one.

Qualifications

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and (ARRT)-MR required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocol and optimize technical factors.

Skills

Exceptional technical competence in MRI procedures

Strong communication skills with patients and team members

Ability to maintain patient safety and apply ALARA principles

Proficiency in medication administration and documentation

Commitment to ongoing education and process improvement

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Job description

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV). Shift: Nights (United States). Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Worker type: Regular. Exemption status: No.

Job Summary

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists are responsible for the use of radiofrequencies within a magnetic field for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. MRI technologists perform magnetic resonance imaging, acquire and analyze data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. They independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of magnetic resonance imaging procedures, prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Job Duties

• 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 and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Prepares and/or administers, 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.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
• Assists the licensed practitioner with magnetic resonance interventional procedures.
• Performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Selects 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.

Position Details

Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and (ARRT)-MR, or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) or primary ARRT-MR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and (ARRT)-MR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and ARMRIT. Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred). Experience: Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required).

Certifications and Licenses

• Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body
• Certified MRI Technologist – American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist RT(R)(MR) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Radiography (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Skills

• Exceptional technical competence in MRI procedures
• Strong communication skills with patients and team members
• Ability to maintain patient safety and apply ALARA principles
• Proficiency in medication administration and documentation
• Commitment to ongoing education and process improvement

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partner coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.