Pediatric MRI Technologist (On-Call/PRN)

NemoursCareerSite; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an MRI Technologist (Casual/PRN) in Wilmington, Delaware. The role involves performing MRI studies and delivering quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications include trade school/college training and ARRT/ARRT equivalent certification requirements, with MRI board certification due within 18 months of hire. The position requires flexible scheduling and on-call availability.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides accurate room preparation and instructions to patient/family according to the procedure and physically prepares patient for examination.
• 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.

Education

Trade School or College Based Training

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an MRI Technologist (Casual/PRN) in Wilmington, Delaware. The role involves performing MRI studies and delivering quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications include trade school/college training and ARRT/ARRT equivalent certification requirements, with MRI board certification due within 18 months of hire. The position requires flexible scheduling and on-call availability.