Radiology Technologist MRI - GCMC - Full Time Weekender - Nights

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort while adhering to strict protocols. You will be responsible for evaluating images, preparing patients, and assisting licensed practitioners during interventional procedures. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a clinical environment, where your expertise will contribute significantly to patient care and the education of future healthcare providers. If you are passionate about imaging technology and patient safety, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Certification by ARRT or NMTCB required upon hire.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R or NMTCB before starting.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for quality and proper positioning.

Skills

MRI safety knowledge

Patient care

Technical imaging protocols

Medication administration

Student education

Education

ARRT Certification

NMTCB 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.

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Certification Board (NMTCB) required upon hire.
• 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.