Cardiac MR Technologist

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.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals with 1,062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo‑surgery center, and more.

shift/schedule: three 12‑hour days. Currently Monday‑Friday, no call, no holidays.

bonus: 15 k for eligible candidates

relocation support for eligible candidates

• Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance.
• Assist radiologist with procedure protocoling and performance; start IVs, administer contrast media as directed and per protocol.
• Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images, sequence acquisitions, 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.
• Provide 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 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.
• Coordinate scheduling and patient flow involving multiple MR sites.
• Assist with education and training of new physicians (interns, residents, fellows, attendings) if applicable.
• Assist radiologists and physicists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques unique to Duke University Health System.
• Help facilitate research for the Duke Health System by scanning and using protocols; demonstrate proficiency in the 100+ MR protocols in the Health System; teach correct application of these protocols to new technologists, physicians, and researchers.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work.

• Education
  :
  Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
• Experience
  :
  Level II requires minimum two years’ experience as an MRI technologist;
  Level III requires minimum four years’ experience within specialty modality seeking promotion.
• Certification
  :
  Certification in Radiography (R), Radiation Therapy (T), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT, ARDMS, or registry eligible for Magnetic Resonance (MR). ARRT or ARMRIT registration in Magnetic Resonance (MR) required within 18 months of employment.
• Other
  : BLS certification; ARRT/ARMRIT in MR required within 18 months of employment.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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