MRI Technologist - Weekender - Days

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs imaging procedures at a technical level and provides care to patients in the age range assigned to the clinical area. The position requires knowledge of MRI processes and safety, and work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The technologist prepares and positions patients, explains procedures, performs MRI examinations, and supports safe, high-quality imaging operations. This is a weekender position working days at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, with 36 scheduled hours per week. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants.

Requirements

• Graduate from a specialty training program in Radiologic Technology.
• Hold one of the following certifications upon hire: ARRT, NMTCB, or ARMRIT.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry or primary ARRT-MR, NMTCB, or ARMRIT certification before their first day of employment.
• Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete the steps required to advance to level 2, including advanced certification, within 24 months.
• Skills in communication, diagnostic imaging, medical equipment management, precepting, radiation safety, radiology, and working independently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
• At least one year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow MRI processes and safety practices, protecting patients and personnel in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Prepare and position patients for MRI procedures, explain examinations, and answer patients’ questions.
• Perform MRI procedures for neuro, body, and extremity imaging according to Radiologist-set protocols.
• Perform venous access for patients requiring IV contrast as directed by a Radiologist.
• Enter required data into the Radiology Imaging System, IDX Imaging Suite, and Picture Archive Communication System image management systems.
• Process images as necessary and identify anatomy on images.
• Perform equipment quality-control tests and report irregularities.
• Notify the Team Leader and appropriate maintenance personnel of equipment malfunctions.
• Share responsibility for ordering supplies and notify appropriate personnel about supply levels.
• Act as a Radiology liaison, provide radiological support to physicians as requested, and refer problems to the Team Leader.
• Handle and access non-controlled medications as required for imaging examinations and procedure-tray setup.
• Meet job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits.
• $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree