MRI Technologist

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Location:

Durham, North Carolina. Duke University Hospital is the largest of the four Duke Health hospitals, consistently ranked among the best in the United States.

Perform a variety of complex, specialized, and technical tasks associated with the operation of high‑field strength magnets.

• 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, sequence of acquisition, and label appropriately.
• Schedule patients for procedures and assist with clerical functions.
• Charge MR procedures and supplies in the 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.
• Attend to the psychological and physical needs of patients for MR procedures.
• 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 DUHS and help facilitate research by scanning and using given protocols.
• 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 health system.

Level characteristics and essential job functions will be provided by each hiring department.

• Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
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• Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds the required registry or certification.

• Level 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 four years' experience within the specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.

• Certification 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.

• Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job 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.