MRI Technologist - Evenings

Job Summary

Up to $25,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! Performs imaging procedures at a technical level.

Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.

Job Duties

• Knowledge of the Magnetic Resonance imaging process and safety in the Magnetic Resonance environment.
• Provides protection to patients and personnel in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Prepares and positions patients for Magnetic Resonance procedure; thoroughly explains exam and answers patients' questions.
• Performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures including neuro, body, and extremity, following protocols set by a Radiologist.
• Performs venous access on all patients requiring IV contrast administration as directed by a Radiologist.
• Enters necessary data into radiology imaging system, IDX Imaging Suite, and picture archiving communcation system, Image Management Systems.
• Processes images as necessary.
• Ability to identify anatomy on images.
• Performs quality control tests of equipment; reports any irregularities.
• Notifies Team Leader and appropriate maintenance personnel of equipment malfunctions.
• Shares the responsibilities for ordering supplies; notifies appropriate personnel of supply levels.
• Acts as a Radiology liaison; provides radiological support to physicians as requested; refers problems to Team Leader.
• Imaging exams and procedure tray set up require access and handling of non-controlled medications.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.

They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

The following certifications are needed upon hire:

Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) and (ARRT)-MR

Or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

 or primary ARRT-MR

Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and (ARRT)-MR

Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and ARMRIT

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

About Geisinger

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

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