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MR TECHNOLOGIST - Duke University Hospital - Cardiac MRI
Job Title: MR TECHNOLOGIST
Job Code: 4101
FLSA: N
Job Level: F2
Revised Date: 01/16/2023
Supervisory Responsibility: No
Sign on bonus: $10,000
Relocation Assistance: $3,000 (gross up, lump sum)
Shifts
Full-time; 40 hours per week.
Monday - Friday. No weekends, no holidays.
DAYS - 6:30a-5:00p.
Late as per department needs.
General Description of the Job Class
Perform a variety of complex, specialized, and technical tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance.
Assist cardiologist with procedure performance. Start IVs, administer contrast media as directed and per protocol. Perform high quality, complex cardiac MRI scans. Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and label appropriately.
Review patient records for appropriateness of order. Prepare preliminary reports in collaboration with providers.
Charge MR procedures and supplies in EHR
Load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration.
Work in partnership with provider and nursing staff to perform Cardiac MRI stress testing.
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.
Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.
Assist with education and training of new physicians (interns, residents, and fellows, attending's) if Applicable.
Assist cardiologists and physicists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques that are unique to DUHS
Help 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
Education
Graduate of an ARRT or ARMRIT approved health sciences program in magnetic resonance, nuclear medicine, radiography, radiation therapy, or sonography.
Experience
Level I must obtain ARRT certification within 12 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 Certification
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 12 months of employment.
BLS certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
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