MR Technologist

About the role

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 Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance.
• Aid radiologist with procedure protocoling and performance.
• Start I.V.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.
• Administer contrast media or as directed and per protocol.
• Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and label appropriately.
• Cook up scheduling and patient flow involving multiple MR sites.
• Aid 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.
• Teach the correct application of these protocols to new technologists, physicians, and researchers.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
• Experience: 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: 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).
• Other: ARRT or ARMRIT registered in Magnetic Resonance (MR) required within 18 months of employment. BLS certification.

Skills

• Knowledge of MRI equipment and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

Pay

$15000 commitment bonus if eligible. Up to $8,000 relocation assistance if eligible.

Schedule

N/A