MRI Technologist -Rotation

Job Title: MRI Technologist-Rotation
Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services, Radiology
Schedule: Rotation
Work Type: Part time
Department: Geisinger Viewmont Imaging Radiology Team
Date Posted: 09/17/2025
Job : R-85133

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists are responsible for the use of radio frequencies 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.

• 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.
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.

The following certifications are needed upon hire:

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

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

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

Basic Life Support Certification
- Default Issuing Body;
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB);
Certified MRI Technologist
- American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT);
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist RT(R)(MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT);
Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

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.