Location:
Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)
Shift:
Nights (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
No
Job Summary:
up to $25000 Sign on Bonus for eligible applicants!!
This posting reflects an opening for a MRI Technologist I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include MRI Technologist II based on their skills qualifications and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists are responsible for the use of radiofrequencies within a magnetic field for diagnostic therapeutic or research purposes. MRI technologists performs magnetic resonance imaging and acquire and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner.
Magnetic resonance technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Magnetic resonance technologists prepare administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws regulations or lawful institutional policy.
Union: Yes
Job Duties:
- 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.
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 allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details:
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Certification Board (NMTCB) required upon hire.
- New graduates must obtain ARRTR registry or NMTCB 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.
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health achieve financial stability and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger/diversity
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (health dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices including an expanded network for outofarea employees and dependents
- Pretax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
- Companypaid life insurance shortterm disability and longterm disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Familyfriendly support including adoption and fertility assistance parental leave pay military leave pay and a free Care membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare eldercare & pet care. Access free legal guidance mental health visits worklife support digital selfhelp tools and more.
Education:
Graduate from Specialty Training ProgramRadiologic Technology (Required) Bachelors DegreeRelated Field of Study (Preferred)
Experience:
Minimum of 1 yearRelated work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s):
Basic Life Support Certification Default Issuing Body Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Radiography (R) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Skills:
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.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.