Akron, Ohio
Mansfield, Ohio
Minnesota
Posted: 30-Jan-25
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Categories:
Internal Number: 252145
MRI Technologist-2nd Shift
Work Week: 2:30pm-11pm including holiday call rotation, with normal night call rotation
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Imaging Services
- Be a part of our compassionate commitment to advancing health. Here at Duke Health, you can find unwavering support you need to pursue our passion for caring wholeheartedly and truly grow your imaging career
- With cutting edge technology and programs designed to help you bring out your best, you can discover opportunities to truly advance-personally and professionally
- With sonographer, as well as CT, Mammography, Radiologic and MR Technologists opportunities are available, no matter your area of interest, join us and discover how we can advance health together
Benefits
- Select Imaging positions qualify for a Commitment Bonus and Relocation
- Comprehensive health benefits, including 4 options for medical coverage, three competitive dental plans, vision, and life insurance to meet your needs and those of your dependents
- Generous paid time off (PTO) for eligible team members that places vacation sick leave and holiday leave into one program
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program, which offers $5250 per calendar year to pursue higher education after just six months of full time employment
- Several other benefits designed to support you-both on and off the clock. Learn more at Careers.DukeHealth.org./Benefits
General Description of the Job Class
Perform a variety of complex, specialized, and technical tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
- Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance.
- Assist 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.
- Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance.
- Assist radiologist with procedure performance. 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.
- 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
**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.
Required Qualifications at this Level
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.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or 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).
- ARRT or ARMRIT registered in Magnetic Resonance (MR) required within 18 months of employment.
- BLS certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
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