MRI Technologist - Durham, NC, United States - Dukehealth

Description

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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 and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.News and World Report for Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 3pm-11:30pm

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. Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of acquisition and label appropriately.
assist with clerical functions.
Provide education and training for student technologists.

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. Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and label appropriately.
Assist with education and training of new physicians (interns, residents, and fellows, attending's) if Applicable.
Help facilitate research for the Duke Health System by scanning and using protocols given. Teach the correct application of these protocols to new technologists, physicians, and researchers.
There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.
Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
Level II Minimum of two years' experience as an MRI technologist.
Radiography (R), Radiation Therapy (T), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT, ARDMS, or registry eligible for Magnetic Resonance (MR).

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