MRI Technologist

UNC REX Healthcare; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a transformative healthcare organization dedicated to community wellness as an MRI Technologist. In this vital role, you will produce high-quality diagnostic MRI scans under the guidance of a Radiologist, ensuring exceptional patient care and safety. Your expertise in radiologic technology and commitment to excellence will contribute to innovative healthcare solutions, making a positive impact on the lives of patients. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on professional growth and community health improvement. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of imaging experience with at least 1 year in MRI.
• Current ARRT registration and advanced MRI certification required.

Responsibilities

• Produce diagnostic MRI scans and ensure film quality and patient safety.
• Document and manage imaging equipment and patient information accurately.

Skills

MRI Scanning

Patient Care

Radiologic Technology Knowledge

Troubleshooting Equipment

Quality Control

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Current Registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Advanced registration in MRI with ARRT

Tools

PACS

RIS

CIS

SMS

Job description

Description

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

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary:

The MRI Technologist produces diagnostic MRI scans under the clinical direction of a Radiologist while taking responsibility for film quality, patient care, safety, sterile technique and providing education for staff and students. The Technologist participates in other necessary activities in support of departmental operations.

Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of General Diagnostic Radiology, is familiar with and adheres to Departmental Protocols and Policy and Procedures of UNC Healthcare System, obtains RT(R) credentials and maintains "Active Status", using technical knowledge and ability to assist in actively troubleshooting work unit problems with respect to equipment and protocols, enthusiastically shares knowledge with employees and students in the work unit.
2. Ensures that patient demographic, emulsion markers, and examination requested are correct, critiques, orients and saves all pertinent images, transmits QA-ed images to PACS, ensures that all images reach PACS, documents completion and/or cancellation of all procedures in RIS, documenting comments when appropriate, maintains image management equipment, reporting any equipment problem to appropriate resources, utilizes PACS and HIS system for obtaining additional study data.
3. Performs work in a timely manner, performs quality radiographic images on a consistent and on-going basis, analyzes request and draws appropriate conclusions for examination and action plan, reviews radiographic orders and images and correlates patient demographic information, ensuring accuracy of information, reviews daily schedule and/or status of patients waiting in department for examinations, maintains a clean and safe work environment, documents incidents and advises area supervisor of improvement opportunities for the work unit.
4. Uses RIS, CIS, PACS and SMS effectively and appropriately to access information and document status of procedures, modifies all necessary orders for appropriateness, completes exam in RIS System, QC's and transmits information to PACS, verifies that all information has arrived properly into PACS.
5. Verifies patient identity, obtains patient history relevant to examination order, verifies pregnancy status before administering ionizing radiation, assesses patients physical condition and develops an action plan for performing examination, assesses patients condition to determine if additional medical personnel and or equipment is needed and takes appropriate action, assists patients that require extra attention, reacts to emergency situations, ensures patient safety.

Other information:

1. Graduate of an accredited school or program of Radiologic Technology.
2. Current Registration with American Registry of Radiologic Radiographers with up-to-date continuing education credits.
3. Advanced registration in MRI with ARRT.
4. (2) years of Imaging experience of which at least one year of experience in MRI was obtained.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NDH MRI

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: 2nd shift, (5) 8 hour shifts

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No