MRI Technologist

Summary & Work Performed 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 and 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. Coordinate scheduling and patient flow involving multiple MR sites; assist with education and training of new physicians (interns, residents, and fellows, attendings) if applicable; assist radiologists and physicists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques 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. Experience & Level Characteristics Level I: 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: minimum of four years’ experience within the specialty modality in which promotion is sought. Minimum Qualifications & Education Graduate or completion of a program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification, or currently holds the required registry or certification. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Certification in Radiography (R), Radiation Therapy (T), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT, ARDMS, or a registry eligible for Magnetic Resonance (MR); ARRT or ARMRIT registered in Magnetic Resonance (MR) required within 18 months of employment. BLS certification. Benefits Career growth and enrichment within Imaging services; clinical ladder program with multiple steps and opportunities at each hospital in the health system. Equal Opportunity Employer Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs