MRI Technologist II - Weekend

Schuylkill • East Stroudsburg, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment, computers, and image management systems to perform MRI exams. Collaborates with radiologists and other staff regarding patient testing and follows MRI-safe practices at all times. The position is on-call as required by the department and supports the diagnosis and treatment of patients ranging from neonates to geriatric adults.

The role involves preparing and positioning patients, selecting appropriate anatomic and technical parameters, acquiring MRI images, and ensuring high-quality images and patient information are promptly submitted to PACS. The technologist also performs patient prescreening, scheduling, and education; helps maintain an orderly department; and performs contrast injections under the direct supervision of a radiologist or designated physician. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

This is an onsite weekend position at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono, scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and a specialized diploma.
• Graduation from 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 maturity and exercise individual judgment when working with patients, equipment, and personnel involved in MRI exams.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral communications, including email.
• Skills in technical data interpretation.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
• Pennsylvania Registered Technologist Radiology (RT) credential, required upon hire; or Pennsylvania ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) credential within one year; or Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) credential within one year.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds.
• Frequent to continuous standing and walking.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the diagnosis and treatment of neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Acquire or produce tomographic images of designated portions of the human body using MRI equipment to support diagnosis.
• Prepare and position patients and accurately select anatomic and technical parameters to produce cross-sectional images.
• Promptly submit high-quality images and associated patient data and history to PACS.
• Perform patient prescreening, scheduling, and education related to examinations.
• Help maintain clean and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and other departmental spaces.
• Perform contrast injections under the direct supervision of a radiologist or designated physician.
• Collaborate with radiologists and fellow staff members regarding patient testing.
• Comply with MRI-safe practices at all times.
• Participate in on-call coverage as required by the department.
• Perform additional duties based on departmental needs.

Benefits

• Qualified candidates are eligible to receive a sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED