Travel MRI Technologist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement options

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking an MRI Technologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will ensure continuity of care for patients undergoing MRI studies and must hold an advanced MRI registry. Responsibilities include communicating clinical observations and providing patient education.

Applicants are required to have two years of experience as an MRI technologist, strong venipuncture skills, and a current BLS certification. St. Luke’s offers extensive employee benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or be ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible.
• Advanced MRI registry required at time of hire.
• Two years of experience as an MRI technologist required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful technical continuity of care for patients receiving MRI studies.
• Communicate clinical observations to radiologists.
• Present patient history to radiologists.
• Demonstrate competency in venipuncture for contrast administration.
• Assist in Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.

Skills

MRI operation

Venipuncture skills

Communication with radiologists

Quality Assurance

Patient education

Education

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program

ARRT registered or eligible

Advanced MRI registry

Job description

At St. Luke’s, travel staff are our employees. They receive extended benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as retirement options.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful technical continuity of care for patients receiving MRI studies
• Communicates to radiologist's clinical observations made during MRI examination
• Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to radiologist
• Demonstrates competency in venipuncture skill for patients requiring contrast administration during MRI studies
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to the job responsibilities
• Assists in gathering, recording data and serving as committee member for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program
• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available, resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in‑services and/or continuing education programs
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination
• Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS
• Verifies correct patient is selected from worklist and ensures accuracy of medical record information prior to being sent to PACS

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Frequent use of fingers and hands to operate equipment and chart information
• Sitting for up to 5 hours in 50‑minute increments
• Standing and walking for up to 3 hours in 15‑minute increments
• Pushing, pulling and lifting of patients up to 400 pounds with assistance
• Occasional stooping, lifting and raising arms above shoulder level
• Lifting and moving of objects of up to 30 pounds
• Hearing as it relates to normal conversation
• Seeing as it relates to normal vision
• Must not have any metal implants or pacemaker, which would be a contraindication to work around the MRI magnet

Education

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or be ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible. Advanced MRI registry required at time of hire.

Training and Experience

• Two years of experience as an MRI technologist required
• History of computer usage experience required
• Current BLS certification required

Equal Opportunity Employment

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.