Radiology Technologist MRI - GCMC - Part Time - Days

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will ensure the highest standards of patient care while performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Your responsibilities will include optimizing imaging protocols, administering medications as needed, and educating fellow healthcare professionals. This position offers the chance to work in a clinical environment where you can make a significant impact on patient outcomes. If you are passionate about healthcare and dedicated to providing exceptional service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• ARRT or NMTCB certification required; new grads must obtain ARRT-R or NMTCB before starting.
• Advanced certification needed within 24 months for new hires after March 10, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient identification, prepare for exams, and document clinical history.
• Perform MRI procedures, optimize imaging protocols, and ensure patient safety.

Skills

MRI safety knowledge

Patient care optimization

Technical imaging skills

Medication administration

Education and monitoring skills

Education

Certification by ARRT or NMTCB

Advanced certification (for level 2)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.