MRI Technologist

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an MRI Technologist (Full-Time) for Wilmington, Delaware. The role focuses on performing MRI studies with a patient-centered approach in a busy pediatric environment.

Responsibilities include operating Siemens and GE MRI scanners, preparing patients, administering contrast, and ensuring image quality and safety. Flexible evenings/weekends and on-call availability are required.

Qualifications

• Trade school or college-based training required, including hospital-based or MRI training program.
• Must be registered or eligible for MR Technologist with ARRT, ARMRIT, or CAMRT or obtain MRI board within 18 months.
• Delaware Radiation License within 90 days if NMTCB licensed.
• Pediatric MRI experience preferred.
• ACLS/BLS certification or readiness within 90 days.
• Minimum six months of MRI experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI equipment on Siemens and GE scanners and verify image quality.
• Prepare patient, provide instructions, and answer procedural questions.
• Administer and document contrast media under radiologist supervision.
• Screen patients for contraindications and ensure safety.
• Maintain order entry and patient data in hospital systems.
• Assist in training new personnel and students.
• Be available for on-call, with flexible scheduling.
• Provide age-appropriate patient care across pediatric settings.

Skills

MRI imaging

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MRI training program

ARRT MRI certification eligibility

Associate or Bachelor degree in allied health

ARDMS/NMTCB MRI board eligibility

Tools

Siemens MRI scanners

GE MRI scanners

Advantage Windows workstation

Job description

Job Description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an MRI Technologist (Full-Time), to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware.

Job Description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an MRI Technologist (Full-Time), to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware.
Work Schedule: evenings and weekends

The position is responsible for performing Magnetic Resonance studies while providing a quality health care 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 of Nemours.

• Responsible for working knowledge and operating MRI equipment on Siemens and GE MR Scanners and Advantage windows workstation.
• Knowledge of routine magnetic resonance imaging protocols along with performing patient examinations as set forth in the protocol by the designated radiologist. Verifying quality of imaging before submission to radiologists.
• Provides accurate room preparation and instructions to patient/family according to the procedure and physically prepares patient for examination which includes explaining the imaging procedure and answering 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. Starts IVs and injects contrast material for imaging studies.
• Responsible for screening of patients to be imaged for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others.
• Maintains work habits consistent with hospital and departmental 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.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care with respect to the appropriate specific chronological age, developmental age or social maturity of the patient.
• Must have the ability to work well with others. 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

• Trade school or college based training required ( i.e. Hospital based program, Associate or Bachelor Degree program, graduate of an accredited MRI program or completion of MRI training program).
• Must be registered as an MR Technologist with ARRT, ARMIT, or CAMRT. OR
• Must be ARRT registered and obtain MRI board certification within 18 months of hire. OR
• Must hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in an allied health field and be certified through ARDMS or NMTCB, with MRI board certification required within 18 months of hire. OR
• Graduate of an accredited MRI program with a minimum of 6 months of supervised clinical MRI scanning experience. Must be registry-eligible through ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB and must obtain MRI board certification within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience required.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• State of Delaware Radiation License required within 90 days of hire for anyone holding NMTCB licensure only.
• Pediatric MRI experience preferred.

We offer competitive pay and full benefits including medical / dental / vision coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, a pre-tax 403b plan, a pre-tax flexible spending plan, education reimbursement, hands-on training.

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.

Learn more at Nemours.org .