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 as set forth in the protocol by the designated radiologist, verifying quality of imaging before submission to radiologists.
• Prepare and instruct patients/families for examinations, including explaining the imaging procedure and answering 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.
• Screen patients for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others.
• Operate hospital computer systems for patient data entry and retrieval/order entry, completing study documentation.
• Provide care with respect to the appropriate specific 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 be ARRT registered and 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. 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, knowledge of magnetic resonance imaging protocols, ability to operate MRI equipment, and proficiency in handling contrast media administration.

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary range is determined by experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position requires flexibility and availability for on-call work.

About Nemours Children's Health

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 and a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices. 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.