MRI Technologist I - Outpatient - Day / FT - Smyrna

Christiana Care Health System; Smyrna (DE); Sur place; USD 53 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ChristianaCare Smyrna is seeking a Full-Time MRI Technologist to join our radiology team. The role focuses on performing MRI procedures, patient safety screenings, and maintaining imaging quality per department protocols.

Shifts are 7:45am–4:15pm with weekends required about every 90 days; candidates must be ARRT registered with MRI certification within 2 years of hire and be able to work at alternate locations as needed.

Qualifications

• ARRT registry in radiologic technology required (two-year accredited program).
• ARRT MRI registry required (within two years of hire).
• State Licensure on Radiation Protection required.
• Associates degree or related field required; may substitute within three years per Education Agreement.
• CPR certification required.
• Yearly PEEPS certification required for proper positioning and transfer of patients.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrates complete knowledge and proficiency in MRI units and radiology systems.
• Performs MRI procedures and quality control per departmental protocols.
• Performs MRI safety screenings for patients and implants before scanning.
• Maintains compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and Joint Commission standards.
• Completes all imaging and non-imaging procedures within scheduled times.
• Enter accurate patient study information into clinical systems.
• Coordinate workflow and patient care activities.
• Obtain clinical history and appropriate consent.
• Verify insurance pre-authorization as defined by protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and use two patient identifiers.
• Demonstrates IV access and assesses patient status.
• Proficient with contrast media injectors and related safety protocols.
• Demonstrates i-STAT testing and GFR calculations per policy.

Connaissances

Customer service

Flexibility

Independent work

Communication

Formation

ARRT registry in radiologic technology

ARRT registry in MRI

State Licensure on Radiation Protection

Associates degree (or related field)

CPR certification

PEEPS certification

Outils

Cerner training

Description du poste

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

ChristianaCare is 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.

The ChristianaCare Smyrna location is currently recruiting for a Full-Time MRI Technologist.

Shift

• 7:45am-4:15p.
• Weekends as required. (Approximately every 90 days)

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.
• Enter 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 two 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

Oct 31, 2026

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/