MRI Technologist- Rex MRI

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to improving community health. In this role, you will conduct MRI procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort while acquiring critical diagnostic data. Your expertise in MRI technology and patient care will be essential in delivering high-quality imaging services. This position offers flexibility with variable hours and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values inclusivity and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and are ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiological Science program required.
• Must be registered with ARRT or ARMRIT.

Responsibilities

• Conducts MRI procedures and tests to acquire patient diagnostic data.
• Administers contrast and ensures patient safety during procedures.

Skills

MRI Technology

Patient Safety

Contrast Administration

Image Transfer

Education

Radiological Science Program

Tools

PACS

EMR

EPIC

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 communities we serve.

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

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, including automatic injections of MRI contrast, disc drives, gateways, PACS, and laser printers. Maintains active ARRT or ARMRIT status by accruing CE’s as needed. Interprets protocols, selects appropriate scanning parameters, shares knowledge with colleagues, and troubleshoots equipment and protocol issues.
3. Contrast Administration: Administers oral contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to protocols, establishes IV lines, administers IV contrast following safety procedures, checks lab values before contrast injection, and determines contrast eligibility.
4. Image Transfer: Maintains understanding of PACS, transmits images to QC, EMR, EPIC, and PACS, verifies and segments images, accesses IMPAX tools for verification, manages orders appropriately, and ensures accurate billing information. Verifies patient identification and demographic data on images per UNC policy.
5. Other Duties: Completes tasks timely, manages scheduling for workflow, volunteers for challenging tasks, produces quality diagnostic images, reviews patient charts, maintains a clean work 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: Must be registered with ARRT or ARMRIT, or eligible with diploma proof. Must obtain advanced MR certification within one year and maintain registry and CE requirements. Maintain current HCP BLS competency.

Professional Experience: Relevant education, training, and experience to perform tasks.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: [Details not specified]

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex MRI

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range: $30.73 - $44.18 per hour

Work Schedule: Variable, Onsite

Location: Raleigh, NC

Exempt From Overtime: No

This position is employed by NC Health, a private subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. It is 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. Reasonable accommodations are available; contact [e-mail].