Radiology Technologist MRI - Nights

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton, Lackawanna County is seeking a qualified individual to perform imaging procedures, ensuring proper patient care and safety. This role involves evaluating images, assisting licensed practitioners, and preparing medications as necessary.

The candidate must possess certifications from recognized bodies such as ARRT or NMTCB upon hire. Work will be conducted in a clinical environment with a focus on quality improvement and adherence to organizational policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order and patient identification for exams.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocols and optimize patient safety.
• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and quality.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers.
• Assist licensed practitioners with interventional procedures.
• Perform prescribed imaging procedures.

Job description

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.
• 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.

Certifications Required

The following certifications are needed upon hire:

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)and (ARRT)-MR
• OrAmerican 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