MR Technologist - Duke Regional Hospital - Durham - PRN
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Duke Regional Hospital offers the personal touch and hometown
feel of a community hospital while serving as an essential arm of
internationally recognized Duke University Health System. Duke
Regional has served Durham, Orange, Person, Granville and Alamance
counties for more than 45 years. To be successful at caring for our
community and have a strong reputation among patients who seek our
care, we have 3,500 team members who work together to provide
exceptional, compassionate and equitable healthcare 24/7. We are a
place of learning and acceptance for team members just starting
their careers, as well as an institution of family culture and
professional development for employees who have served for decades
in our hospital units. -Duke Regional has 388 inpatient beds and
offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and diagnostic
services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's
services, and heart and vascular services. We also offer care at
our Duke Rehabilitation Institute, Davis Ambulatory Surgical
Center, Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center Arringdon, Health Services
Center, and Duke Behavioral Health Center North Durham. In fiscal
year 2021, Duke Regional Hospital admitted 16,422 patients,
performed 18,152 surgeries and welcomed 2,673 babies into the
world. -U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Regional Hospital as
#9 in North Carolina and #4 in the Raleigh-Durham area for 2021-22.
The Human Rights Campaign consistently names us a Healthcare
Equality Leader, and we are a Joint Commission-accredited and
Magnet-designated hospital. General Description of the Job
ClassPerform a variety of complex, specialized, and technical tasks
associated with the operation of high field strength magnets.
-Duties and Responsibilities of this LevelScreen 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 EHRLoad and operate power injectors for contrast media
administration.Maintain accurate patient records.Provide
orientation for new technologistsProvide education and training for
student technologists.Provide for the psychological and physical
needs of patients for MR procedures.Understand and use the Image
Archival SystemPerform 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 DUHSHelp 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 -EducationGraduate of an ARRT or
ARMRIT approved health sciences program in magnetic resonance,
nuclear medicine, radiography, radiation therapy, or sonography.
-ExperienceLevel 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 CertificationCertification 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 - Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
- Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,
innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success
depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best
when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and
experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential
that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values. - Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain
jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may
include essentialjob 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. -
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