MRI Technologist II - Weekend

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Hazleton, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering significant opportunities for professional growth. LVHN has been consistently ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report and is a Magnet The MRI Technologist II is responsible for operating magnetic resonance imaging equipment, computer, and image management systems to perform MRI exams. This role involves collaboration with radiologists and staff regarding patient testing and strict adherence to MRI safety practices. On-call duties are required as determined by the department. Key responsibilities include assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of patients across all age groups (neonate to geriatric). The technologist will acquire tomographic images using MRI equipment, accurately prepare and position patients, and select appropriate technical parameters. Ensuring the prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS, along with performing patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education, are crucial. Maintaining a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms and dressing areas, is also part of the role. Additionally, the technologist will perform contrast injections under direct supervision and undertake additional duties as needed by the department. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED and a Specialized Diploma from an accredited Radiology program. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to handle medical and confidential information ethically, maintain maturity and exercise judgment when working with patients and equipment, and communicate clearly in written and oral forms. Technical data interpretation skills are essential. Required certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support and RT - Registered Technologist Radiology upon hire. Alternatively, MR - Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT or ARMRIT - Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist must be obtained within one year of hire. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of insurance benefit and eligibility websites, as well as medical insurance terminology. Physical demands involve lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs, pushing/pulling patients on beds or stretchers (requiring 29 lbs of push force), and performing lateral transfers up to 50 lbs of patient weight. Frequent to continuous standing and walking are expected, with patient transporters potentially walking 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may also need to perform kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR. The work environment is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, with a weekend shift schedule of 12 hours (7a-7p). This is a full-time, onsite position.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and Specialized Diploma Graduate of an accredited Radiology program.
Ability to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, families, physicians and nursing personnel.
Ability to maintain a high degree of maturity and exercise individual judgment in working with patients, equipment, and personnel that are involved in MRI exams.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all written and oral communications, including email.
Skills in technical data interpretation.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or MR - Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year or ARMRIT - Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist - American Registry of MRI Technologists within 1 Year

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Insurance Benefit and Eligibility Websites.
Knowledge of Medical Insurance Terminology.

Responsibilities

Assists in the diagnosis and treatment of neonate, infant, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Acquires or produces tomographic images of designated portions of the human body to obtain a diagnosis using magnetic resonance imaging equipment.
Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality and patient data/history).
Performs patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and any other areas in department.
Performs contrast injections under the direct supervision of the radiologist or designated physician.
Additional duties based upon the needs of the department.
On-call as required by the department.