MRI Technologist-FT-Fri Sat Sun-6:30am-7pm w/weekend option

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of complex, specialized, and technical tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets. Duke Raleigh Hospital, a campus of Duke University Hospital, is a 204-bed facility offering comprehensive services including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. This is a Full Time position with a schedule of Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, with a weekend option.

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.

Benefits

• Career growth and enrichment within Imaging services.
• Clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed