MRI Technologist (Friday-Sunday)

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

Work Schedule:  Friday - Monday

The MRI Technologist is responsible for performing Magnetic Resonance studies while providing a quality health care service that includes total patient care in a comfortable, friendly environment. This position requires excellent communication skills due to required continuous interaction with public and professional/medical personnel. The MRI Technologist is 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 operation of GE and Siemens MR 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla 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 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.
• 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.  Starts IVs and injects contrast material for imaging studies.
• 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:

• Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school) required.
• Must be ARRT, ARMRIT registered MRI technologist or ARRT registered/MRI board certified within 18 months of employment or Associate or Bachelor Degree in Allied Health and certification with ARDMS or NMTCB required/MRI board certified within 18 months of employment or Recent Graduate who has successfully completed MRI program with 6 months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience.  New Graduate must be registry eligible for ARRT, ARDMS or NMTCB and must be registered in the area of their program permits within the first 90 days probationary period of employment.  If primary area certification is not MRI, MRI board certified within 18 months of employment is required.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience required.
• BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• 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.

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