MRI Technologist

Duke Health is a leading healthcare organization committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing medical research. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of our patients and their families.

We are seeking a highly skilled MRI Technologist to join our team at Duke Health. As an MRI Technologist, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality imaging services to our patients. Your expertise will be essential in operating high-field strength magnets and related equipment to produce high-quality radiographic images.

• Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance
• Assist radiologists with procedure protocoling and performance, including administering 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 and assist with clerical functions
• Charge MR procedures and supplies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Provide orientation for new technologists and 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 radiologists with procedure performance, administering 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 Duke Health
• Help facilitate research for the Duke Health System by scanning and using protocols given, demonstrating proficiency in the 100+ MR protocols in the Health System, and teaching the correct application of these protocols to new technologists, physicians, and researchers

• Graduate or completion of a program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification
• Level I must obtain ARRT 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
• 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

Duke Health 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.

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