Radiology Technologist MRI Weekender Nights

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

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton is seeking a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist responsible for patient identification and preparation for exams, as well as ensuring imaging protocols prioritize safety.

The ideal candidate will evaluate technical quality of images, assist in procedures, and educate healthcare students. Required certifications include ARRT in MR or equivalent. Work is performed in a clinical environment, emphasizing patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Ensures correct order is obtained and patient is properly identified and prepared for exam.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors for patient safety.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers medications as prescribed.
• Educates and monitors students and other healthcare providers.
• Assists licensed practitioner with interventional 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