Cardiac MR Technologist

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About Duke University Hospital

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 the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

This position offers a commitment bonus of $15000

• This position offers up to $8,000 relocation assistance if eligible.

Job Summary

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, attendings) 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Level Characteristics

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.

Experience

• 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 4 years experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

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

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