Geisinger

Integrated health system with hospitals

MRI Technologist - Evenings

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWilkes-Barre, PA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Knowledge of the Magnetic Resonance imaging process and safety in the Magnetic Resonance environment.
One of the following certifications is required upon hire: American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Certification Board (NMTCB), or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry, 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.
A graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology is required.
Basic Life Support Certification is required.
Certified MRI Technologist certification through ARMRIT or ARRT, and Certified Radiology Technologist certification through ARRT, are listed.
Communication, diagnostic imaging, medical equipment management, preceptor skills, radiation safety, radiology, and working independently are listed skills.

Responsibilities

Provide protection to patients and personnel in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Prepare and position patients for Magnetic Resonance procedures, explain exams, and answer patients’ questions.
Perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures, including neuro, body, and extremity imaging, following protocols set by a Radiologist.
Perform venous access on patients requiring IV contrast administration as directed by a Radiologist.
Enter necessary data into the Radiology Imaging System, IDX Imaging Suite, and Picture Archive Communication System Image Management Systems.
Process images as necessary.
Identify anatomy on images.
Perform quality control tests of equipment and report irregularities.
Notify the Team Leader and appropriate maintenance personnel of equipment malfunctions.
Share responsibility for ordering supplies and notify appropriate personnel of supply levels.
Act as a Radiology liaison, provide radiological support to physicians as requested, and refer problems to the Team Leader.
Access and handle non-controlled medications for imaging exams and procedure tray setup.
Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organization policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study is preferred.
A minimum of 1 year of related work experience is preferred.

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Evenings (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Job Summary:

$20,000 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 Archive Communication 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. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

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.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Certified MRI Technologist - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT), Certified MRI Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Skills:

Communication, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Equipment Management (Mem), Preceptor Skills, Radiation Safety, Radiology, Working Independently

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.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About the Company

Geisinger

Integrated health system with hospitals

Geisinger Health System runs hospitals and clinics across several locations, offering a wide range of medical services (from cancer and cardiology to pediatrics and women’s health) along with patient support tools like the MyGeisinger patient portal. Its main product is integrated health care: Geisinger provides medical treatment through its doctors, nurses, and facilities, and supports care with online access, remote telemedicine, and access to medical records and billing. Geisinger differentiates itself by combining clinical care with research and education in one system, including programs like MyCode health genetics research and ongoing clinical trials, plus direct links between patient care, research, and community health initiatives. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes for patients by delivering coordinated care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and engaging with communities to support healthy living.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Danville, IL
Founded: 1915

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