Certified Child Life Specialist Outpatient Radiology

About the role

Offering an exciting opportunity to be our first Outpatient Radiology Child Life Specialist. This new position, located at our pediatric ambulatory center, will provide psychosocial support to children and families receiving imaging services. You will work closely with other child life specialists and our pediatric radiology team (technicians, nurses, physicians, and others) to create an emotionally safe and supportive experience for children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand ambulatory radiology services for patients ages 0-18 years
• Provide therapeutic play
• Develop preparation materials
• Provide staff education
• Enhance the patient and family experience
• Grow our non-sedated MRI program
• Opportunities for growth within our clinical ladder framework
• Research involvement
• Student supervision

Qualifications

• Master's degree and child life certification (or eligibility) preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Child Life with pediatric radiology and/or outpatient experience will be considered
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a stressful environment
• Emotional sensitivity