MRI Technologist

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment. Learn more about the incentive program here: Summary Conducts procedures and tests using MRI equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. Hours: Monday - Friday; 2:00pm - 10:30pm Responsibilities Patient Identification: Uses professional manners and methods, verifies patient identification, obtains patient history, assists patients and family members that require extra attention, ensures patient understanding whenever possible, and ensures patient safety; verifies pregnancy status on patients of child‑bearing age. MRI Technology: Demonstrates knowledge of MRI and cross‑sectional human anatomy; operates MRI scanners, performs automatic injections of MRI contrast, manages disc drives, gateways, PACS and laser printers; maintains active status with ARRT or ARMRIT by accruing CE's when needed; interprets protocols and selects appropriate scanning parameters, shares knowledge with fellow MRI technologists, and assists in troubleshooting problems with equipment and protocols. Contrast: Administers oral contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to protocols, establishes intravenous lines, administers IV contrast following safe and proper injection procedures, and follows correct procedure to determine contrast eligibility, checking appropriate lab values before contrast injection per protocol. Image Transfer: Maintains thorough understanding of PACS, transmits images to QC, UNCH's EMR, EPIC and PACS, verifies and segments images at the QC station, accesses IMPAX service tools to verify image transmission, completes, modifies and/or cancels orders in an appropriate and timely manner, cancels duplicate orders to avoid duplicate billing, ensures all charge information is accurate, and verifies patient identification and demographic information in accordance with UNC policy. Other Duties: Performs tasks in a timely manner, runs the schedule to create a consistent workflow, volunteers to work on challenging tasks, difficult procedures and new research, produces quality diagnostic images, reviews patient’s chart and reports for correlation, maintains a clean and orderly work environment, documents incidents as improvement opportunities for employees and the department, and precepts new employees and students. Qualifications Education: Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science or completion within 3 months at time of application. Licensure/Certification: Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences, American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists or be registry eligible; for registry eligible candidates, must provide a copy of a diploma from an accredited program; requires advanced certification in MR within one year of employment; successful candidates must become registered within one year of employment and maintain their registry status and continuing education requirements annually; all imaging specialists are required to maintain current competency in HCP BLS. Professional Experience: Prior education, training and experience that provides the ability to perform the assigned tasks. Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH MRI Scatliff Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $33.37 - $47.97 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Evening Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr