MRI Technologist I - Full Time /Day (40 hours weekly) - Concord Health Center

Christiana Care Health Services•New Castle, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is recruiting a full-time MRI Technologist for its Concord Health Center. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with shifts of 7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m. and/or 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The technologist works one Saturday every three months and must be flexible with hours and able to work at alternate locations as needed. The MRI Technologist performs MRI procedures and quality control in accordance with departmental protocols, ensures patient and device safety, and supports coordinated patient care and imaging workflow. The role requires proficiency with MRI equipment and related systems, including contrast injectors, and includes patient screening, IV access, assessment for adverse reactions, and accurate clinical documentation. Compensation is listed at $38.13–$52.43, based on experience.

Requirements

Experience as an MR Technologist.
ARRT Registered Technologist credential.
ARRT advanced MRI certification, to be obtained within two years of hire if not already held.
Cerner training.
Excellent customer service and telephone skills.
Flexibility in working hours and at alternate locations as needed.
Ability to work independently.
Completion of an accredited two-year radiologic technology program and ARRT registry in radiologic technology.
State licensure in Radiation Protection.
Formal and/or on-the-job training in cross-sectional anatomy.
An associate’s degree; an Associate of Science degree (or a degree 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 safe patient positioning and transfers.
Completion of an IV training course.
Successful completion of the MRI Registry exam; non-certified hires have two years after hire to pass.

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 licenses, and Joint Commission regulations.
Complete assigned imaging and non-imaging technical procedures within scheduled times.
Enter accurate patient study information into clinical care systems.
Assist with coordinating workflow and patient care activities.
Obtain clinical history regarding 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.
Obtain IV access and assess patients for adverse reactions or changes in status.
Use contrast media injectors proficiently.
Perform i-STAT testing and accurately calculate GFR in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Work one Saturday every three months and at alternate locations as needed.