MRI Technologist - Per Diem

Schuylkill•Bethlehem, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking an MRI Technologist to operate magnetic resonance imaging equipment, computer, and image management systems to perform MRI exams. The technologist will collaborate with radiologists and staff on patient testing and adhere to MRI safety practices. This role involves assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of patients across all age groups, acquiring tomographic images, preparing and positioning patients, and ensuring the quality of submitted images and documents. The position also includes patient pre-screening, scheduling, education, maintaining a clean department, and performing contrast injections under supervision. Additional duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
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.