MRI Technologist-PRN

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. Work Performed Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance Assist radiologist with procedure protocol in gand 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 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 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, fellows, and 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 protocol sin the Health System. Teach the correct application of these protocols to new technologists, physicians, and researcher 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

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 Magne tic Resonance (MR).
ARRT or ARMRIT registered in Magnetic Resonance (MR) required within 18months of employment.
BLS certification

Nice To Haves

ARRT Nuclear Medicine (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists)

Responsibilities

Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance
Assist radiologist with procedure protocol in gand 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 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
Administer contrast media as directed and per protocol
Coordinate scheduling and patient flow involving multiple MR sites
Assist with education and training of new physicians (interns, residents, fellows, and 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 protocol sin the Health System. Teach the correct application of these protocols to new technologists, physicians, and researcher
Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein