Certified Child Life Specialist Outpatient Radiology

Medical University of South Carolina • North Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life and 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.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Emotional sensitivity.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Child life certification (or eligibility)

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to children and families receiving imaging services.
• Work closely with other child life specialists and the pediatric radiology team to create an emotionally safe and supportive experience for children and adolescents.
• Provide therapeutic play.
• Develop preparation materials.
• Conduct staff education.
• Enhance the patient and family experience.
• Develop and expand ambulatory radiology services for patients ages 0-18 years.
• Special emphasis on growing the non-sedated MRI program.
• Opportunities for growth within the clinical ladder framework, research involvement, and student supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level