MRI Technologist

About Duke Regional Hospital With 388 beds, the Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight‑loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services. MRI Technologist – Duke University Hospital ($15,000 Commitment Bonus, $3,000 Relocation) Summary Perform a variety of complex, specialized, and technical tasks associated with the operation of high‑field strength magnets. Work Performed Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance. Assist radiologist with procedure protocoling and performance. Start IVs and administer contrast media as directed per protocol. Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of acquisition and label appropriately. Schedule patients for procedures and assist with clerical functions. Charge MR procedures and supplies in the EHR 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. Coordinate scheduling and patient flow involving multiple MR sites. Assist with education and training of new physicians (interns, residents, fellows, attending physicians) 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 and teach the correct application of these protocols to new technologists, physicians, and researchers. Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein. 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. 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 four years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Certification in one of the following required: Radiography (R), Radiation Therapy (T), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT, ARDMS. Registry eligible for Magnetic Resonance (MR). ARRT or ARMRIT registered in Magnetic Resonance (MR) required within 18 months of employment, BLS certification. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Community Values Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas, an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. #J-18808-Ljbffr