CT Technologist (Casual/PRN)

Nemours Children’s Health System; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Casual CT Technologist to join our Radiology team in Wilmington, Delaware. The role involves performing CT imaging studies with a focus on patient care and safety in a collaborative environment.

Required are radiologic technologist credentials, ARRT certs, and Delaware license within 90 days. Knowledge of Siemens CT systems and contrast administration is essential, with on-call flexibility and excellent communication skills highly valued.

Qualifications

• Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school) required.
• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year experience required.
• State of Delaware Radiology Technologist License required within 90 days of employment.
• ARRT/ Radiographer certified within 1 year of employment.
• ARRT /CT Board Certified within 18 months of employment.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required or obtained within first 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT imaging studies while ensuring total patient care in a comfortable environment.
• Perform CT protocols as directed by radiologist and maintain patient safety.
• Prepare patient and provide explanations of imaging procedures.
• Administer and document contrast media under radiologist supervision; monitor for reactions.
• Start IVs and inject contrast material for imaging studies.
• Screen patients for contraindications and assist radiologists with patient evaluation.
• Maintain equipment and ensure proper function and calibration.
• Enter patient data and orders into hospital computer systems; support workflow.
• Be flexible with schedule and available for on-call shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Ability to work with others

Education

Trade School

Tools

Siemens SOMATOM CT system

Siemens Edge with Biopsy

Post-processing workstations

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is hiring a Casual CT Technologist to join our Radiology team in Wilmington, Delaware.

Casual pay rate is $50.00/hr

This position is responsible for performing Computerized Tomography imaging studies while providing a quality healthcare service that includes total patient care in a comfortable, friendly environment.Excellent communication skills are essential to this position due to required continuous interaction with public and professional/medical personnel.

Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals ofNemours.

• Responsible for working knowledge and operation of Siemens SOMATOM Dual Energy Flash, Siemens Edge with Biopsy functions, and post processing workstations.
• Knowledge of routine computerized tomography imaging protocols along with performing patient examinations by protocol by designated radiologist.
• Provides accurate room preparation and instructions to patient/family according to the procedure and physically prepares the patient for examination which includes explaining the imaging procedure and answers pertinent procedural questions.
• Responsible for the preparation, administration and documentation of contrast media per departmental protocols under the direct supervision of a radiologist/physician.Observes patient for allergic reaction after administration of contrast.
• Responsible for screening of patients to be imaged for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others.
• Assists radiologists by evaluating patients and obtaining written screening for administration of contrast media. Start IV’s and injects contrast material for imaging studies.
• Maintains work habits consistent with hospital and department policies, reports unsafe conditions and incidents to the immediate supervisor and demonstrates safe work habits. Operates hospital computer systems for patient data entry and retrieval/order entry and completion of study.
• Determine proper radiation exposure factors for CT to minimize patient dose according to protocols set by the radiologist.Ensures proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care with respect to the appropriate specific chronological age, development age or social maturity of the patient.
• Must have the ability to work well with others and have good communication skills. Aids in the training of new personnel, students and physicians.
• Regular attendance is required and this position is considered essential for purposes of staffing during severe weather emergencies and other natural disasters.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, must have reliable transportation, and must be able to work on an on-call basis.

Job Requirements

• Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school) required.
• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year experience required.
• State of Delaware Radiology Technologist License required within 90 days of employment.
• ARRT/ Radiographer certified within 1 year of employment.
• ARRT /CT Board Certified within 18 months of employment.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required or obtained within first 90 days of hire.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Job Info

• Job Identification 17198
• Job Category Radiology
• Degree Level Trade School
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, US (On-site)