MRI Technologist-Tues-Fri, 5pm-3am with Rotating Holidays and Call

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Regional Hospital is seeking an MRI Technologist to support high‑field MRI operations. The role includes MR safety screening, protocoling with radiologists, contrast administration, image quality evaluation, and patient scheduling at Duke Regional's imaging sites.

The ideal candidate has ARRT/ARMRIT eligibility or certification with several years of MRI experience and a commitment to training new technologists, while maintaining accurate patient records in the EHR system.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or certified for Magnetic Resonance imaging.
• Proven ability to screen patients for MR safety and protocol procedures.
• Experience assisting radiologists and educating technologists or students.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedures.
• Assist radiologists with protocoling and performance of procedures.
• Start IVs and administer contrast media as directed and by protocol.
• Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate images, sequence acquisition, and label appropriately.
• Schedule patients for procedures and assist with clerical functions.
• Charge MR procedures and supplies in the EHR; operate power injectors for contrast.
• Maintain accurate patient records and provide education for new technologists.
• Coordinate scheduling and patient flow among multiple MR sites.
• Teach MR protocols to new technologists, physicians, and researchers.

Skills

MR safety screening

MRI protocoling

Contrast administration

Image quality evaluation

EHR/ billing input

Education & training

Staff scheduling & coordination

Education

Graduate or program meeting eligibility for registration/certification

Tools

Image Archival System

Power injectors

Job description

About Duke Regional Hospital

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, has 388 beds and is the second largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals. It offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight‑loss surgery, women’s services, and heart and vascular services.

MRI Technologist – Duke Regional Hospital

Commitment Bonus: $15,000, Relocation: $3,000.

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 procedures.
• Assist radiologists with protocoling and performance of procedures.
• Start IVs and administer contrast media as directed and by protocol.
• Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images, sequence acquisition, and label appropriately.
• Schedule patients for procedures and assist with clerical functions.
• Charge MR procedures and supplies in the EHR, load and operate power injectors for contrast administration.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Provide orientation for new technologists.
• Provide education and training for student technologists.
• Ensure the psychological and physical needs of patients for MR procedures.
• Use the Image Archival System.
• Operate equipment for high‑field‑strength magnets to produce special radiographic images.
• Position patients using immobilization and protective equipment as required.
• Coordinate scheduling and patient flow among multiple MR sites.
• Assist physicians (interns, residents, fellows) with education and training when applicable.
• Help develop new protocols and imaging techniques unique to DUHS.
• Teach the correct application of >100 MR protocols to new technologists, physicians, and researchers.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Clinical ladder opportunities and career growth within Imaging services are available at the health system.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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. The collective success depends on robust exchange of ideas, and all members feel secure, welcome, and respected.

Essential Physical Job Functions

• Certain jobs may require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.

Education

• Graduate or completion of a program meeting eligibility requirements for registration/certification, or currently holds required registry or certification.

Experience

• Level I: Obtain ARRT or ARMRIT in Magnetic Resonance within 18 months of employment.
• Level II: Minimum of two years' experience as an MRI technologist.
• Level III: Minimum of four years' experience within specialty modality in which promotion is sought.

Degrees, Licenses, and Certifications

• Certification in Radiography (R), Radiation Therapy (T), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT, ARDMS, or registry eligible for Magnetic Resonance. ARRT or ARMRIT required within 18 months, and BLS certification.