MRI Technologist II

Schuylkill•Bethlehem, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment, computers, and image management systems to perform MRI exams, collaborating with radiologists and other staff and complying with MRI safety practices. Works in a hospital facility offering full hospital services and provides direct patient care to high-acuity emergency, inpatient, and outpatient patients, including trauma and ICU patients. The position serves patients from neonates through geriatric adults. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, 6 AM–6 PM Monday through Friday, with call every eighth holiday and every eighth overnight weekend. The role is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg. Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and a specialized diploma.
Graduation from an accredited radiology program.
Ability to handle medical and confidential information about patients, families, physicians, and nursing personnel effectively and ethically.
Ability to exercise maturity and individual judgment when working with patients, equipment, and personnel involved in MRI exams.
Clear and concise written and oral communication, including email.
Skills in technical data interpretation.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
Pennsylvania Registered Technologist in Radiology (RT) certification upon hire, or Pennsylvania ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) certification upon hire, or ARMRIT Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist certification within one year.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; job examples include pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and lateral transfers involving up to 50 pounds of patient weight.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of insurance benefit and eligibility websites.
Knowledge of medical insurance terminology.

Responsibilities

Perform contrast injections under the direct supervision of a radiologist or designated physician.
Assist with the diagnosis and treatment of neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Acquire or produce tomographic images of designated portions of the body using MRI equipment for diagnostic purposes.
Prepare and position patients and accurately select anatomic and technical parameters to produce cross-sectional images.
Submit high-quality images and associated patient data and history promptly to PACS.
Perform patient prescreening, scheduling, and education related to examinations.
Help maintain clean and orderly department areas, including procedure rooms, storage areas, and dressing rooms.
Perform additional duties as required by department needs.
Comply with MRI safe practices.