MRI Tech
Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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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 teammembers. 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 Class Perform 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 Education Graduate of an ARRT
or ARMRIT approved health sciences program in magnetic resonance,
nuclear medicine, radiography, radiation therapy, or
sonography.
Experience Level I must obtain ARRT certification within 12 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, Licensure, and/or Certification 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 12 months of employment.
BLS certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
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 , MRI Tech, Other , Raleigh, North Carolina
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