MRI Technologist (PRN)

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, NC as an MRI Technologist where you'll perform advanced imaging tasks in a dedicated healthcare environment. Play a crucial role in patient care and technical operations, ensuring high-quality scans and assisting radiologists with protocols. This position allows for professional growth within a collaborative and compassionate team dedicated to patient health.

Benefits

Career growth and enrichment programs

Clinical ladder opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate or completion of program meeting eligibility for registry.
• ARRT or ARMRIT in Magnetic Resonance required within 18 months.
• Experience levels: Minimum of two years for Level II, four years for Level III.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for MR safety before procedures.
• Assist radiologists with protocols and perform MR scans.
• Evaluate MR scans for technical quality and schedule procedures.

Skills

Patient Screening

Assisting Radiologists

MRI Protocols

Patient Care

Education

Registry/Certification in Radiography or MRI

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of Duke Health's four hospitals at 123 beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

Job 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 procedure performance.
• Assist radiologists with procedure protocoling and performance.
• Start IVs, 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 and 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 high field strength magnets and related equipment to produce radiographic images of specific body parts.
• Position patients for MR scans using immobilization and protective equipment as required.
• Coordinate scheduling and patient flow involving multiple MR sites.
• Assist with education and training of new physicians, interns, residents, fellows, and attending physicians, if applicable.
• Assist radiologists and physicists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques unique to DUHS.
• Help facilitate research 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, including a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the system.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Level characteristics and minimum qualifications are detailed, including required certifications, experience levels, and physical job functions.

Qualifications

• Graduate or completion of a program meeting eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
• Level I: Obtain ARRT or ARMRIT in Magnetic Resonance (MR) within 18 months of employment.
• Level II: Minimum of two years' experience as an MRI technologist.
• Level III: Minimum of four years' experience within the specialty modality.

Certifications required include Radiography (R), Radiation Therapy (T), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT, ARDMS, or registry eligibility for Magnetic Resonance (MR). ARRT or ARMRIT registration in MR required within 18 months of employment. BLS certification is also required.

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