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MRI Technologist-Duke Regional Hospital-PRN

Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703

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MRI Technologist-Duke Regional Hospital-PRN At Duke Health, we’re driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it 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.

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 protocol in mand performance

Start IVs, 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 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, fellows, and 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to 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.

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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 4 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, or registry eligible for Magnetic Resonance (MR). ARRT or ARMRIT registered in Magnetic Resonance (MR) required within 18 months of employment. BLS certification

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to 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.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Note: This description has been refined for clarity and structure. Some boilerplate and site-specific notes were removed to focus on the role’s responsibilities and qualifications.

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