MRI Technologist-PRN

MRI Technologist-PRN

Perform a variety of complex, specialized, and technical tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets. Work performed includes screening patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance, assisting radiologist with procedure protocoling and performance, starting IVs, administering contrast media as directed and per protocol, evaluating MR scans for technical quality, scheduling patients for procedures, charging MR procedures and supplies in EHR, loading and operating power injectors for contrast media administration, maintaining accurate patient records, providing orientation for new technologists, providing education and training for student technologists, providing for the psychological and physical needs of patients for MR procedures, understanding and using the Image Archival System, performing complex tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets and related equipment to produce special radiographic images of specific body parts, positioning patients for MR scans using immobilization and protective equipment as required, coordinating scheduling and patient flow involving multiple MR sites, assisting with education and training of new physicians if applicable, assisting radiologists and physicists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques that are unique to DUHS, helping facilitate research for the Duke Health System by scanning and using protocols given, demonstrating proficiency in the 100+ MR protocols in the Health System, and teaching the correct application of these protocols to new technologists, physicians, and researchers.

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.

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