MRI Technologist (Casual/PRN)

About the role

The MRI Technologist will perform Magnetic Resonance studies while providing a quality health care service that includes total patient care in a comfortable, friendly environment. Excellent communication skills are essential due to required continuous interaction with public and professional/medical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Participate 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.
• Work with Siemens and GE MR Scanners and Advantage windows workstation to maintain a working knowledge and operate MRI equipment.
• Perform patient examinations according to the protocol by the designated radiologist, verifying the quality of imaging before submission to radiologists.
• Prepare and instruct patients/families regarding the imaging procedure, including explaining the procedure and answering pertinent procedural questions.
• Administer and document contrast media per departmental protocols under the direct supervision of a radiologist/physician, observing patients for allergic reactions after administration.
• Start IVs and inject contrast material for imaging studies, screen patients for contraindications, and prepare the room for imaging.
• Operate hospital computer systems for patient data entry and retrieval/order entry, completing study documentation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care with respect to the appropriate chronological age, developmental age, or social maturity of the patient.
• Aid in the training of new personnel, students, and physicians.
• Work a flexible schedule, possess reliable transportation, and be available for on-call work.

Requirements

• 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).
• Registered as an MR Technologist with ARRT, ARMIT, or CAMRT, or must obtain MRI board certification within 18 months of hire.
• Hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in an allied health field and be certified through ARDMS or NMTCB, with MRI board certification required within 18 months of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited MRI program with a minimum of 6 months of supervised clinical MRI scanning experience, must be registry-eligible through ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB, and must obtain MRI board certification within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience required.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• State of Delaware Radiation License required within 90 days of hire for anyone holding NMTCB licensure only.
• Pediatric MRI experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to work well with others.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of MRI protocols.
• Ability to operate MRI equipment.
• Ability to administer contrast media.
• Ability to observe and respond to patient needs.
• Ability to train and mentor new staff.

Benefits

Nemours Children's Health offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is available on a casual/PRN basis.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.