MRI TECHNOLOGIST -DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALFOR HIRE ONLY*
Location: Durham
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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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. With 388 beds it is the second largest
of Duke Health's four 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. MRI Technologist-Duke Regional Hospital *FOR HIREFree
Parking provided This Position is Eligible for Relocation and
$15,000 Commitment Bonus 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 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 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. 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 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 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,
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 18 months of employment. BLS
certification Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Distinguishing
Characteristics of this Level Job Code: 00004101 MR TECHNOLOGIST
Job Level: F3 Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
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regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender
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for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring
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