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MRI Technologist

UNC Health, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Job Summary Conducts procedures and tests using MRI equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data.

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:00pm-5:30am

Incentive Program This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive paid over a three (3) year work commitment. Learn more about the incentive program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program

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 and safety; verifies pregnancy status for child‑bearing patients.

MRI Technology: Demonstrates knowledge of MRI and cross‑sectional human anatomy; operates MRI scanners, manages automatic injections of MRI contrast, uses PACS and laser printers; maintains ARRT or ARMRIT certification with required CE’s; interprets protocols and selects appropriate scanning parameters; shares knowledge and assists with troubleshooting.

Contrast Administration: Administers oral contrast to adult and pediatric patients per protocols, establishes intravenous lines, administers IV contrast safely, verifies eligibility, checks lab values before injection.

Image Transfer: Maintains PACS, transmits images to QC, EMR, EPIC and PACS; verifies and segments images at the QC station; accesses IMPAX tools; completes, modifies, or cancels orders in a timely manner; ensures accurate charge information and correct patient identification.

Other Duties: Performs tasks efficiently, schedules consistently, volunteers for challenging tasks and new research, produces diagnostic images, reviews patient charts and reports, maintains a clean environment, documents incidents, and precepts new employees and students.

Education Requirements

Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science or completion within 3 months at application time.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences (ARRS), American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT), or registry‑eligible.

Registry‑eligible candidates must provide a copy of the diploma from an accredited program.

Must obtain advanced certification in MRI within one year of employment.

Maintain registry status and annual continuing education.

Maintain current competency in HCP BLS.

Professional Experience Requirements

Prior education, training, and experience that enables the performance of assigned tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

Advanced MRI technical knowledge.

Excellent patient communication skills.

Proficiency with PACS, EMR, and imaging software.

Strong troubleshooting and teamwork abilities.

Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex MRI

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $30.73 - $44.18 per hour (Hiring Range)

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a state‑employed position.

EEO Statement Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious practices and abilities, and invites those needing accommodations to email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu.

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