MRI Technologist

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
Level I must obtain ARRT or ARMRIT in Magnetic Resonance (MR) 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.
Certification in one of the following required: Radiography (R), Radiation Therapy (T), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT, ARDMS, or registry eligible for Magnetic Resonance (MR).
ARRT or ARMRIT registered in Magnetic Resonance (MR) required within 18 months of employment.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance.
Assist radiologist with procedure protocoling 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 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.
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.