MRI Technologist (Per Diem)

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 45,970 - 66,055; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is looking for an MRI Technologist in Chapel Hill to conduct diagnostic procedures using MRI equipment. The successful candidate must verify patient safety and administer contrast according to protocols.

Applicants should have completed an accredited Radiological Science program, be registry eligible, and obtain advanced certifications within a year. This position offers variable scheduling and a pay range between $33.37 and $47.95 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible.
• Must obtain advanced certification in MR within a year.
• Maintain current competency in HCP BLS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct MRI procedures and tests to acquire diagnostic data.
• Administer oral and IV contrast to patients.
• Verify patient identification and safety before procedures.

Skills

MRI technology expertise

Patient care skills

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of an accredited program in Radiological Science

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.

Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Patient Identification – Uses professional manners and methods, verifies patient identification, obtains patient history, assists patients and family members that require extra attention, ensures patient understanding whenever possible, ensures patient safety. Verifies patient identification, asks and documents pregnancy status on patients of child bearing age.
• MRI Technology – Demonstrates knowledge of MRI and cross‑sectional human anatomy. Is competent in the operation of the MRI scanners, proficient in automatic injections of MRI contrast, disc drives, gateways, PACS and laser printers. Maintains active status with the ARRT by accruing CE’s when needed. Interprets protocols and selects appropriate scanning parameters, shares knowledge with fellow MRI technologists and uses technical knowledge to assist in actively trouble‑shooting problems with respect to equipment and protocols.
• Contrast – Administers oral contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to protocols, establishes intravenous lines, administers IV contrast following safe and proper injection procedures, follows correct procedure to determine contrast eligibility, checks appropriate lab values before contrast injection per protocol.
• Image Transfer – Maintains thorough understanding of PACS, and transmits images to QC, UNCH’s EMR, EPIC and PACS, verifies and segments images at the QC station, accesses IMPAX service tools to verify image transmission, completes, modifies and/or cancels orders in an appropriate and timely manner, cancels duplicate orders to avoid duplicate billing. Ensures that all charge information is accurate. Verifies patient identification in accordance with UNC policy, ensures that all appropriate demographic information is accurate and on the PACS images.
• Other Duties – Performs tasks in a timely manner, runs the schedule creating a consistent workflow, volunteers to work on challenging tasks, difficult procedures and new research, produces quality diagnostic images, reviews patient’s chart and reports for correlation, maintains a clean and orderly work environment, creates and keeps documentation of incidents as improvement opportunities for employees and the department. Precepts new employees and students.

Education Requirements

• Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science or completion within 3 months at time of application.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible. For registry eligible candidates: must provide a copy of diploma from accredited program.
• Requires advanced certification in MR within one year of employment.
• Successful candidates must become registered within one year of employment and must maintain their registry status and continuing education requirements annually.
• All imaging specialists are required to maintain current competency in HCP BLS.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Prior education, training and experience that provides the ability to perform the assigned tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

No information provided.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH MRI IC-CH

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Salary Range: $33.37 - $47.95 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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