Cardiac MR Technologist

Cardiac MR Technologist

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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 1062 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: $15,000 for eligible candidates.

Relocation support: for eligible candidates.

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 radiologist with procedure protocoling and performance; start IVs, administer contrast media as directed per protocol.
• Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of acquisition, and label appropriately.
• Schedule patients for procedures and 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.
• Address 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) as applicable.
• Assist radiologists and physicists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques 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 correct application of these protocols to new technologists, physicians, and researchers.
• Perform related duties incidental to the work herein.

• 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:
  Minimum of four years' experience within specialty modality for promotion.
• Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Certification in one of the following:
  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.

• Seniority Level: Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider.
• Duke University 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, sexual orientation, or military status.