MR Technologist - Duke Raleigh Hospital - PRN
Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology
in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of
Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35
years, employing more than 2,000 team members. The hospital
provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services,
including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic
and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including
the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center, advanced
digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing,
outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic,
same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and
education programs. -U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh
Hospital as high performing in orthopaedics and five adult
procedures/conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and
stroke. General Description of the Job ClassPerform a variety of
complex, specialized, and technical tasks associated with the
operation of high field strength magnets. -Duties and
Responsibilities of this Level
- 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
- 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, and fellows, 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. -Required
Qualifications at this Level -EducationCompletion of a 24-month AMA
approved School of Radiologic Technology plus completion of an
accredited MR programOR Graduate of a bachelor's degree program in
Radiology, with two semesters of clinical rotation in MROR
Completion of a 24-month AMA approved School of Radiologic
Technology with two years of DUHS Radiology experience -Experience
-Level IMust obtain ARRT certification within 12 months of
employment. -Level IIMinimum of two years' experience as an MRI
technologist. -Level IIIA minimum of 4 years' experience within
specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion -Degrees,
Licensure, and/or CertificationARRT certification in Radiography MR
certification within 12 months of employmentBLS certification -
Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status. - 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. 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 essentialjob 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. -
Keywords: Duke Health, Raleigh , MR Technologist - Duke Raleigh Hospital - PRN, Healthcare , Raleigh, North Carolina
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