Radiology Technologist MRI Weekender Nights

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

MRI Technologists use radiofrequencies within a magnetic field for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. They perform magnetic resonance imaging and acquire and analyze data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. They independently perform or assist licensed practitioners with MRI procedures, and prepare, administer, and document medication-related activities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policy.

The role is based at Geisinger Community Medical Center and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on night shifts. The position is typically performed in a clinical environment. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants. The technologist is expected to be fully proficient in assigned routine and complex duties, meet job-specific obligations, comply with organizational policies, and demonstrate commitment to department and organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Graduate from a specialty training program in Radiologic Technology.
• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Upon hire, hold an accepted MRI credential combination: ARRT and ARRT-MR; ARMRIT; NMTCB and ARRT-MR; or NMTCB and ARMRIT.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Perform assigned routine and complex duties with full proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the correct order is obtained, the patient is properly identified and prepared, and the clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Use appropriate imaging protocols and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety and care, applying ALARA principles.
• Prepare and/or administer medications through new or existing vascular access sites as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality, verify archival storage and/or transfer of data, and post-process data when applicable.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.
• Apply magnetic resonance safety principles to minimize risk to patients, self, and others.
• Assist licensed practitioners with magnetic resonance interventional procedures.
• Perform MRI procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Select appropriate pulse sequences, considering established protocols and other factors that influence data acquisition parameters.
• Participate in modality quality or process-improvement activities.
• Demonstrate commitment to department and organizational priorities and comply with organizational policies and job-specific obligations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed