Clinical Tech Assistant-Full Time

About the role

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

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 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 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

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Level Characteristics

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Experience Level

• Completion of the patient transport safety training program with 30 days of hire
• Two years experience as a Clinical Tech Assistant I

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• BLS