Virtual Operations Advanced Imaging Technologist - GMC - Full Time - Days

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pennsylvania is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform MRI and CT imaging procedures. The role involves ensuring patient preparation and safety, evaluating images for technical quality, and educating healthcare students. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and will occasionally work remotely in a Virtual Operational Command Center.

Qualifications

• Requires certification by ARRT or NMTCB upon hire.
• ARRT-MRI or ARRT-CT certification preferred.
• Proficient in MRI and CT procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI and/or CT procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers.
• Evaluate imaging for quality and proper positioning.

Skills

Patient care

Technical proficiency

Safety principles

Communication

Education

Certified by ARRT or NMTCB

Certification in ARRT-MRI or ARRT-CT

ARRT-MRI or ARMRIT

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 and/or CT Scan interventional procedures.
• Performing magnetic resonance imaging and/or CT Scan procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Selecting appropriate pulse sequences /appropriate protocol 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.
• Will have assignments to work in the Virtual Operational Command Center performing MRI and/or CT studies remotely

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.

The following certifications are needed upon hire:

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Certification Board (NMTCB)
• andARRT-MRI or ARRT-CT or ARMRIT