MRI Technologist - Day - Full Time Flex - Pike Creek

Christiana Care Health System; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Full-Time Flex MRI Technologist for the Pike Creek location. The role involves performing MRI procedures, safety screenings, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, while supporting workflow and patient care activities.

This position requires ARRT MRI and radiologic tech credentials, and advancement toward MRI certification within two years. The candidate must have ARRT registries, CPR, and state radiation licensure, with flexibility in

Qualifications

• ARRT registry in radiologic technology is required.
• ARRT MRI registry certification is required within 2 years of hire.
• State licensure in Radiation Protection is required.
• Completion of CPR.
• Cross sectional anatomy training as stated in Education Agreement.
• Associates degree or equivalent within 3 years of start date.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates complete knowledge and proficiency in the use of MRI units and related systems.
• Performs MRI procedures and quality control per departmental protocols.
• Performs MRI safety screenings for patients and implant devices prior to scanning.
• Maintains compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and Joint Commission standards.
• Completes all technical imaging and non-imaging procedures within scheduled times.
• Enters accurate patient study information into clinical care systems.
• Assists with coordination of workflow and patient care activities.
• Obtains clinical history and consent for examinations.
• Verifies insurance pre-authorization prior to scanning.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and uses two patient identifiers.
• Demonstrates IV access and assesses patient status.
• Demonstrates knowledge of contrast media injectors and i-STAT testing.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Independent work

Telephone skills

Education

Associate's degree in radiologic technology

ARRT MRI registry

ARRT radiologic technology registry

State licensure - Radiation Protection

CPR certification

Cross-sectional anatomy training

Associates degree or equivalent in related field within 3 years

PEEPS certification

Tools

Cerner training

Job description

Job Details

Are you interested in working for an organization passionate about love and excellence?

ChristianaCareis a nonprofit health system with a mission of service. We believe that the key to providing truly excellent health care is to partner with our patients and their families, building a system of care that is effective, affordable and valuable to everyone who is touched by it.

TheChristianaCare Pike Creek location is currently recruiting for a Full-Time Flex MRI Technologist.

Shift:

• 7:45am-4:15p.
• One day off per pay period (every two weeks).
• Work one Saturday every 3 months.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates complete knowledge and proficiency in the use of MRI units, radiology supported computer systems and CD burners.
• Performs MRI procedures and quality control as defined by departmental protocols.
• Performs MRI safety screenings for patients and research implanted devices prior to scanning.
• Maintains compliance with local, state, and federal regulations in ACR and state licenses. Complies with Joint Commission regulations.
• Completes all technical assigned imaging and non-imaging procedures in the designated scheduled times.
• Enters accurate patient study information into the clinical care systems.
• Assist with the coordination of workflow and patient care activities.
• Obtain clinical history regarding reason for examination and obtains appropriate consent.
• Verifies insurance pre-authorization as defined by departmental protocols prior to scanning patient.
• Maintains patient confidentially.
• Uses 2 patient identifiers at all times.
• Demonstrates ability to obtain IV access.
• Ability to assess patient for adverse reactions and/or changes in patient status.
• Demonstrates complete knowledge and proficiency in the use of contrast media injectors.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform i-STAT testing and accurate calculation of GFR following established departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• MR Technologist-experience required.
• ARRT Registered Technologist required.
• ARRT Advanced MRI Certification required within 2 years of hire.
• Cerner training required.
• Excellent customer service/telephone skills required.
• Flexibility in hours is required.
• Flexibility to work at alternate locations as needed.
• Ability to work independently.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of ARRT registry in radiologic technology required (two-year accredited program).
• Completion of ARRT registry in MRI required (achieved within 2 years of hire).
• State Licensure on Radiation Protection is required.
• Completion of formal and/or on the job training on cross sectional anatomy.
• An Associate's degree is required; candidates are required to attain an Associatesof Sciencedegree (can be substituted within a related field), within three (3) years of their start date as outlinedin the Education Agreement required to be signed as a condition of employment.
• Certification in CPR.
• Yearly PEEPS certification required for proper and safe positioning and transfer of patients.

Special Requirements:

• State Licensure on Radiation Protection is required.
• The successful completion of the MRI Registry exam is a job requirement. A technologist, who is recruited and non-certified, will have a grace period of 2 years following hire to pass this exam.
• Completion of IV training course.

This position pays $38.13 to $52.43 based on experience.This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Jan 1, 2027

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/