MRI Technologist - 1st Shift

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About Duke University Hospital

 

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

 

**** This Position is Eligible for Relocation and $15,000 Commitment Bonus ****

 

Work Week: 6:45am-3:15pm

 

General Description of the Job Class

Perform a variety of complex, specialized, and technical tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets.

 

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance.

Assist radiologist with procedure protocoling and performance. Start I.V.s, administer contrast media as directed and per protocol.

Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of acquisition and label appropriately.

Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.

Charge MR procedures and supplies in EHR

Load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration.

Maintain accurate patient records.

Provide orientation for new technologists

Provide education and training for student technologists.

Provide for the psychological and physical needs of patients for MR procedures.

Understand and use the Image Archival System

Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets and related equipment to produce special radiographic images of specific body parts.

Position patients for MR scans using immobilization and protective equipment as required.

Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance.

Assist radiologist with procedure performance. Administer contrast media or as directed and per protocol. Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and label appropriately.

Coordinate scheduling and patient flow involving multiple MR sites.

Assist with education and training of new physicians (interns, residents, and fellows, attending's) if Applicable.

Assist radiologists and physicists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques that are unique to DUHS

Help facilitate research for the Duke Health System by scanning and using protocols given. Demonstrate proficiency in the 100+ MR protocols in the Health System. Teach the correct application of these protocols to new technologists, physicians, and researchers.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein

 

**DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

 

 

Required Qualifications at this Level

 

Education

Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.

 

Experience

Level I must obtain ARRT certification within 18 months of employment.

Level II Minimum of two years' experience as an MRI technologist.

Level III A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.

 

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification<