MRI Technologist

Nemours Children's Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Wilmington, Delaware

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform Magnetic Resonance studies and provide total patient care in a pediatric environment. Responsible for operating MRI equipment, administering contrast media, and ensuring imaging quality before submission to radiologists.

Qualifications

You have completed accredited MRI training through a hospital-based program, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree program. You are registered as an MR Technologist with ARRT, ARMIT, or CAMRT, or will obtain certification within a specified timeframe. You possess at least six months of experience and are certified in American Heart Association BLS.

Must Have Skills for ATS

MRI equipment

Siemens

GE MR Scanners

Advantage windows workstation

magnetic resonance imaging protocols

ARRT

ARMIT

CAMRT

ARDMS

NMTCB

BLS Certification

State of Delaware Radiation License

Job Description

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

Work Schedule:  Friday 230p-1030p/ Saturday 7a-730p / Sunday 7a-730p

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 public and professional/medical personnel. 

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 operating MRI equipment on Siemens and GE MR 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. Verifying quality of imaging before submission to radiologists.  
  • 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. Starts IVs and injects contrast material for imaging studies. 
  • Responsible for screening of patients to be imaged for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others.   
  • 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:

  • 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).
  • Must be 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.
    OR 
  • Must 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.
    OR 
  • 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.

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.


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.

Learn more at Nemours.org.

Nemours Children's Health

Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust. Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors. Nemours began more than 80 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own. We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level, and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education, and research. Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our care. We have 1.1 million square feet of space currently devoted to providing children’s healthcare or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.
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