MRI Technologist
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Hillsborough
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and
well-being of the unique communities we serve.This position
qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid
over a three (3) year work commitment. Equal installments will be
paid after each six (6) months of work completed. Learn more about
the incentive program here:
https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-programSummary:Conducts
procedures and tests using MRI equipment to acquire and analyze
patient diagnostic data.Schedule: Monday-Thursday,
9:00am-7:30pmResponsibilities:1. Patient Identification- Uses
professional manners and methods, verifies patient identification,
obtains patient history, assists patients and family members that
require extra attention, insures patient understanding whenever
possible, and insures patient safety. Verifies patient
identification, asks and documents pregnancy status on patients of
child bearing age.2. MRI Technology- Demonstrates knowledge of MRI
and cross-sectional human anatomy. Is competent in the operation of
the MRI scanners, proficient in automatic injections of MRI
contrast, disc drives, gateways, PACS and laser printers. Maintains
active status with ARRT or ARMRIT by accruing CE's when needed.
Interprets protocols and selects appropriate scanning parameters,
shares knowledge with fellow MRI technologists and uses technical
knowledge to assist in actively trouble shooting problems with
respect to equipment and protocols3. Contrast- Administers oral
contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to protocols,
establishes intravenous lines, administers IV contrast following
safe and proper injection procedures, follows correct procedure to
determine contrast eligibility, checks appropriate lab values
before contrast injection per protocol.4. Image Transfer- Maintains
thorough understanding of PACS, and transmits images to QC, UNCH's
EMR, EPIC and PACS, verifies and segments images at the QC station,
accesses IMPAX service tools to verify images transmission,
completes, modifies and/or cancels orders in an appropriate and
timely manner, cancels duplicate orders to avoid duplicate billing.
Insures that all charge information is accurate. Verifies patient
identification in accordance with UNC policy, insures that all
appropriate demographic information is accurate and on the PACS
images.5. Other Duties- Performs task in a timely manner, runs the
schedule creating a consistent workflow, volunteers to work on
challenging tasks, difficult procedures and new research, produces
quality diagnostic images, reviews patient's chart and reports for
correlation, maintains a clean and orderly work environment,
creates and keeps documentation of incidents as improvement
opportunities for employees and the department. Precept new
employees and studentsOther InformationOther information:Education
Requirements:--- Completion of an accredited educational program in
Radiological Science or completion within 3 months at time of
application.Licensure/Certification Requirements:--- Must be
registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences,
American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists or
registry eligible. For registry eligible candidates: must provide a
copy of diploma from accredited program.--- Requires advanced
certification in MR within one year of employment.--- Successful
candidates must become registered within one year of employment and
must maintain their registry status and continuing education
requirements annually.--- All imaging specialists are required to
maintain current competency in HCP BLS.Professional Experience
Requirements:--- Prior education, training and experience that
provides the ability to perform the assigned
tasks.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Job DetailsLegal
Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical CenterOrganization Unit: MRI
HBOH Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Salary
Range: -$27.89 - $40.09 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are
determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type:
OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job:
US:NC:HillsboroughExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis is a State
position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health
benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another
North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the
ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans
at UNC Health.Qualified applicants will be considered without
regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran.UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for
applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well
as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested
applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please
email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a
reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill , MRI Technologist, Other , Hillsborough, North Carolina
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