Clinical Tech Assistant-MRI-Overnight Shift-Full Time

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. 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. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.Clinical Tech Assistant-MRI Department-Duke University Hospital-Overnight Shift-Full Time Summary Perform a variety of complex, specialized, and technical tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets. Work Performed Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance Assist radiologist with procedure protocol in and performance Start IV’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 function Charge MR procedures and supplies in HER 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 medi a 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 give 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 hereinDUHS 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

Requirements

Level 1-Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
High School diploma or equivalent preferred, or prior experience in customer service or healthcare
Level 2-Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
High School diploma or equivalent preferred, or prior experience in customer service or healthcare
Level I-Completion of the patient transport safe ty training program with 30 days of hire
Level II- Completion of Transport Safety Training program
Two years experience as a Clinical Tech Assistant I
Level IBLS
Level IIBLS

Responsibilities

Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance
Assist radiologist with procedure protocol in and performance
Start IV’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 function
Charge MR procedures and supplies in HER 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 medi a 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 give
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 hereinDUHS 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

Benefits

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

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