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Geisinger · 4 months ago

MRI Technologist - weekender - Days

Coal Township, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Geisinger is a healthcare organization seeking an MRI Technologist for their Shamokin Area Community Hospital. The role involves performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with licensed practitioners for diagnostic purposes.

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Responsibilities

Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality

Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable)

Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner

Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable

Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers

Applying principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others

Assisting the licensed practitioner with magnetic resonance interventional procedures

Performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner

Selecting appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters

MRI safety knowledge and participates in MRI Safety implant investigation and approval process

Qualification

MRI Technologist CertificationRadiologic TechnologyBasic Life Support CertificationMagnetic Resonance ImagingPatient SafetyPatient CareCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

One of the following certifications is required upon hire: American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Certification Board (NMTCB), American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry or primary ARRT-MR or NMTCB or ARMRIT prior to first day of employment

Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2, including advanced certification, within 24 months

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Certified MRI Technologist - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience

Benefits

Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners

Company

Geisinger

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Geisinger is a health and wellness organization that offers orthopaedic, weight-management, and heart care services. It is a sub-organization of Risant Health.

Founded in 1915

Danville, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees