MRI Technologist - 1st Shift - Weekend Option
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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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. About Duke Regional
Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital
in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital
in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, accordingto U.S. News
and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the
second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a
comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services,
including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and
heart and vascular services. *** This Position is Eligible for
Relocation and $15,000 Commitment Bonus ******Weekend Option
eligible**This position is considered to be Weekend Option and will
receive the generous WEO premium incentive pay for the weekend
hours worked Work Week: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7am-7pm with call
and rotating holidays General Description of the Job ClassPerform a
variety of complex, specialized, and technical tasks associated
with the operation of high field strength magnets. Duties and
Responsibilities of this LevelScreen patients for MR safety prior
to procedure performance.Assist radiologist with procedure
protocoling and performance. Start I.V.s, 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 EHRLoad and
operate power injectors for contrast media administration.Maintain
accurate patient records.Provide orientation for new
technologistsProvide education and training for student
technologists.Provide for the psychological and physical needs of
patients for MR procedures.Understand and use the Image Archival
SystemPerform complex tasks associated with the operation of high
field strength magnets and related equipment to produce special
radiographic images of specific body parts.Position patients for MR
scans using immobilization and protective equipment as
required.Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure
performance.Assist radiologist with procedure performance.
Administer contrast media or as directed and per protocol. Evaluate
MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and
sequence of exposure and label appropriately.Coordinate scheduling
and patient flow involving multiple MR sites.Assist with education
and training of new physicians (interns, residents, and fellows,
attending's) if Applicable.Assist radiologists and physicists in
developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques that are unique
to DUHSHelp facilitate research for the Duke Health System 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. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and
opportunities at each hospital within the health system. Required
Qualifications at this Level EducationGraduate or completion of
program that meets eligibility requirements for
registry/certification or currently holds required registry or
certification. ExperienceLevel I must obtain ARRT or ARMRIT in
Magnetic Resonance (MR) certification within 18 months of
employment.Level II Minimum of two years' experience as an MRI
technologist.Level III A minimum of 4 years' experience within
specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion. Degrees,
Licensure, and/or CertificationCertification in one of the
following required: Radiography (R), Radiation Therapy (T), Nuclear
Medicine Technology (N), CNMT, ARDMS, or registry eligible for
Magnetic Resonance (MR).ARRT or ARMRIT registered in Magnetic
Resonance (MR) required within 18 months of employment.BLS
certification Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Distinguishing
Characteristics of this Level Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity
without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender,
gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national
origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,
innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success
depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best
when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and
experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential
that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs
at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include
essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental
abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for
reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring
department. Associated topics: ascp, lab, mls, molecular,
technician, technician i, technician laboratory, technologist,
testing, toxicology
Keywords: Duke Health, Rocky Mount , MRI Technologist - 1st Shift - Weekend Option, Other , Durham, North Carolina
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