MRI Technologist (Sign On Bonus)

About the role

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an MRI Technologist (Full-Time) to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware. This position offers a $10,000 sign on bonus. Work schedule: evenings and weekends. The position is responsible for performing 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 to this position due to required continuous interaction with the public and professional/medical personnel.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Working knowledge and operating MRI equipment on Siemens and GE MR Scanners and Advantage windows workstation.
• Knowledge of routine magnetic resonance imaging protocols and performing patient examinations as set forth in the protocol by the designated radiologist.
• Verifying quality of imaging before submission to radiologists.
• Providing accurate room preparation and instructions to patient/family according to the procedure and physically preparing patient for examination, which includes explaining the imaging procedure and answering pertinent procedural questions.
• Preparation, administration, and documentation of contrast media per departmental protocols under the direct supervision of a radiologist/physician.
• Observing patient for allergic reaction after administration of contrast.
• Starting IVs and injecting contrast material for imaging studies.
• Screening patients to be imaged for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others.
• Maintaining work habits consistent with hospital and departmental policies, reporting unsafe conditions and incidents to the immediate supervisor and demonstrating safe work habits.
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