MRI Technologist (PRN)

Job Description

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.

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of Duke Health's four hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

Occ Summary

Perform a variety of complex, specialized, and te chnical tasksassociated with the operation of high field strength magnet s.

Work Performed

Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance.Assist radiologist with procedure protocoling and performance. StartI.V.s, administer contrast media as directed and p er protocol.Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed i mages andsequence of acquisition and label appropriately.Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.Charge MR procedures a nd supplies in EHRLoad and operate power injectors for contrast media ad ministration.Maintain accurate patient records.Provide orientation for n ew technologistsProvide education and training for student technologists .Provide for the psychological and physical needs of patients for MRproc edures.Understand and use the Image Archival SystemPerform complex tasks associated with the operation of high fieldstrength magnets and relatedequipment to produce special radiographicimages of specific body parts. Position patients for MR scans using immobilization and protectiveequipm ent as required.Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure perform ance.Assist radiologist with procedure performance. Administer contrast mediaor as directed and per protocol. Evaluate MR scans for technicalqua lity, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and labelappropr iately.Coordinate scheduling and patient flow involving multiple MR site s.Assist with education and training of new physicians (interns,resident s, and fellows, attending's) if Applicable.Assist radiologists and physi cists in developing new protocols and MRimaging techniques that are uniq ue to DUHSHelp facilitate research for the Duke Health System by scannin g andusing protocols given. Demonstrate proficiency inthe 100+ MR proto colsin the Health System. Teach the correct application of these protoco lsto new technologists, physicians, and researchers.Perform other relate d duties incidental to the work herein

• DUHS offers career growth and en richment within Imaging services.There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunitiesat each hospital within the health syste m.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Level Characteristics

Minimum Qualifications

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Essential Physical Job Functions : Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Healt h System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physic al and / or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requ ests for reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring departm ent.

Education

Graduate or completi on of program that meets eligibility requirementsfor registry / certificat ion or currently holds required registry orcertification.

Ex perience

Level I must obtain ARRT or ARMRIT in Magnetic Resonance (MR)certification within 18 months of employment.Level II Minimum of tw o years' experience as an MRI technologist.Level III A minimum of 4 year s' experience within specialty modality inwhich they are seeking promoti on.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Certification in o ne of the following required : Radiography (R),Radiation Therapy (T), Nuc lear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT, ARDMS, orregistry eligible for Magne tic Resonance (MR).ARRT or ARMRIT registered in Magnetic Resonance (MR) required within 18months of employment.BLS certification

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.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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.