MRI Technologist I - Full Time /Day (40 hours weekly) - Concord Health Center
About The Position
ChristianaCare, a nonprofit health system with a mission of service, is seeking a full-time MRI Technologist for its Concord Health Center. The role is scheduled for 40 hours weekly, with shifts of 7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m. and/or 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The position requires working one Saturday every three months, flexibility in hours, and the ability to work at alternate locations as needed. The MRI Technologist performs MRI and related procedures according to departmental protocols, supports patient care and workflow, and follows applicable safety, privacy, regulatory, and quality requirements. The role includes patient screening, obtaining clinical history and consent, IV access, use of contrast injectors, and assessment for adverse reactions or changes in patient status. Compensation is $38.13–$52.43, based on experience. ChristianaCare offers eligible employees health insurance, paid time off, retirement, and an employee assistance program.
Requirements
- Experience as an MR Technologist.
- ARRT Registered Technologist credential.
- ARRT Advanced MRI certification within two years of hire.
- Cerner training.
- Excellent customer service and telephone skills.
- Flexibility in hours and willingness to work at alternate locations as needed.
- Ability to work independently.
- Completion of an accredited two-year radiologic technology program and the ARRT registry in radiologic technology.
- Completion of the ARRT MRI registry within two years of hire; a recruited non-certified technologist has a two-year grace period after hire to pass the MRI Registry exam.
- State licensure on Radiation Protection.
- Formal and/or on-the-job training in cross-sectional anatomy.
- An associate’s degree; an Associate of Science degree, which may be in a related field, must be attained within three years of the start date under an Education Agreement signed as a condition of employment.
- CPR certification.
- Yearly PEEPS certification for proper and safe patient positioning and transfers.
- Completion of an IV training course.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in using MRI units, radiology-supported computer systems, and CD burners.
- Perform MRI procedures and quality control according to departmental protocols.
- Screen patients and research implanted devices for MRI safety before scanning.
- Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, ACR requirements, state licensure requirements, and Joint Commission regulations.
- Complete assigned imaging and non-imaging technical procedures within designated scheduled times.
- Enter accurate patient study information into clinical care systems.
- Assist with coordination of workflow and patient care activities.
- Obtain clinical history related to the reason for examination and obtain appropriate consent.
- Verify insurance pre-authorization according to departmental protocols before scanning.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and use two patient identifiers at all times.
- Demonstrate the ability to obtain IV access.
- Assess patients for adverse reactions and changes in status.
- Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in using contrast media injectors.
- Perform i-STAT testing and accurately calculate GFR in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
