MRI Technologist

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to improving community health. This full-time position involves operating MRI equipment, ensuring patient safety, and providing high-quality diagnostic images. With a focus on professional development, you will have the opportunity to gain advanced certifications while working in a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and a $15,000 commitment incentive as you contribute to patient care in a leading healthcare organization. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your career in radiological sciences.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiological Science program or completion within 3 months of application.
• Registered with ARRT or ARMRIT, or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Conducts MRI procedures and tests to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data.
• Administers oral and IV contrast to patients following protocols.

Skills

MRI Technology

Patient Safety

Contrast Administration

PACS Management

Education

Accredited Radiological Science Program

Tools

MRI Scanners

EMR

PACS

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

Learn more about the incentive program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program

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

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

Responsibilities:
1. Patient Identification - Uses professional manners and methods, verifies patient identification, obtains patient history, assists patients and family members requiring extra attention, ensures patient understanding whenever possible, and ensures patient safety. Verifies patient identification, asks and documents pregnancy status on patients of childbearing age.
2. MRI Technology - Demonstrates knowledge of MRI and cross-sectional human anatomy. Operates MRI scanners proficiently, administers MRI contrast automatically, manages disc drives, gateways, PACS, and laser printers. Maintains active ARRT or ARMRIT registration by accruing CE credits as needed. Interprets protocols, selects appropriate scanning parameters, shares knowledge with colleagues, and troubleshoots equipment and protocol issues.
3. Contrast - Administers oral and IV contrast to adult and pediatric patients following protocols, establishes intravenous lines, checks lab values before contrast injection, and determines contrast eligibility.
4. Image Transfer - Understands PACS thoroughly, transmits images to QC, EMR, EPIC, and PACS, verifies and segments images, accesses IMPAX, manages orders accurately, and maintains charge accuracy. Verifies patient identification and demographic information on images per UNC policy.
5. Other Duties - Performs tasks timely, manages scheduling, volunteers for challenging tasks, produces quality images, reviews patient charts, maintains a clean environment, documents incidents, and precepts new employees and students.

Other Information

Education Requirements:
* Completion of an accredited Radiological Science program or completion within 3 months of application.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Registered with ARRT or ARMRIT, or eligible. Provide diploma if registry eligible.
* Obtain advanced MR certification within one year.
* Register within one year and maintain certification and CE requirements.
* Maintain current HCP BLS competency.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* Relevant education, training, and experience.
Knowledge/Skills/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)

Pay is based on experience and internal equity.

Work Assignment: Onsite

Schedule: Night Job

Location: US:NC:Raleigh

Overtime: Not Exempt

This position is employed by NC Health, a private subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. Not a State position.

Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

UNC Health provides accommodations for religious practices and disabilities. Contact: [e-mail] for assistance.