MRI Technologist (CASUAL/PRN)

Nemours is seeking an MRI Technologist (Casual/PRN), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida. Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children’s Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 130-bed pediatric hospital also features the area’s only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children’s Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout.

This position is responsible for: Performing Magnetic Resonance imaging 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. The MRI technologist should report to the Radiology Manager or Radiology Supervisor

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 the Nemours Foundation.

• Responsible for working knowledge and operation of MRIs and scanning workstation.

• Knowledge of routine magnetic resonance imaging protocols along with performing patient examinations as protocoled by designated radiologist.

• 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 answers pertinent procedural questions.

• Responsible for screening of patients to be imaged for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others. Assists radiologists by evaluating patients and obtaining written screening for administration of contrast media. Starts IV’s and injects contrast material for imaging studies. Observes patient for allergic reaction after administration of contrast.

• Maintains work habits consistent with hospital and department 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.

• Determine proper scanning parameters and sequences according to protocols set by the radiologist. Ensures proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care, as attached to the annual performance appraisal document, with respect to the appropriate specific chronological age, developmental age or social maturity of the patient.

• Infant ___X_____ Child ____X_______ Adult ______X_______

• Must have the ability to work well with others. Aids in the training of new personnel, students and physicians.

• Regular attendance required.

• Good Communication skills are required. In addition to accepting feedback, asking questions and active communication with counterparts and all departments.

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree required.
• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year experience required.
• MRI certification required upon hire: ARRT or ARMRIT.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire and must maintain.
• Certified MRI Safety Officer, MRSO preferred.

About Us 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.

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