MRI​/CT Technologist

Career Opportunity At Lehigh Valley Health Network

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

• Performs and monitors safety checks on patients, employees, and visitors concerning ferrous objects and mechanical devices when working in MRI.
• Ensures contrast screening form is completed and information verified; obtains labs results prior to administration. Ensures MRI screening form completed and information reviewed.
• Starts IVs and injects contrast media.
• Produces images of diagnostic quality, processes images to PACS, and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.
• Performs all types of imaging procedures and operates all equipment safely and properly including scanners, injectors, and monitors.
• Provides radiation protection and proper distancing to ensure safety.
• Obtains proper patient information and documents signs and symptoms.

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of accredited Radiography program or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in CT and/or MRI.
• Ability to perform imaging examinations using established protocols through completion.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all areas CT and MRI.
• Ability to work in stressful situations.
• High degree of maturity and exercises individual judgment in working with patients, equipment, and personnel that are involved in MRI and CT exams.
• Ability to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, families, physicians, and nursing personnel.
• RT
  - Registered Technologist Radiology
  - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and
• CT
  - Computed Tomography ARRT
  - State of Pennsylvania Within 1 Year or
• MR
  - Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT
  - State of Pennsylvania Within 1 Year or
• ARMRIT
  - Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
  - American Registry of MRI Technologists Within 1 Year
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
  - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use,
* patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

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