Assist with MRI examinations, ensuring quality imaging and patient safety, while performing technical procedures and supporting departmental operations.
Compensation
We offer competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives.
Responsibilities
Obtain clinical history and assess contraindications
Performs MRI procedures to create 3D images for radiologists, including patient preparation, contrast administration, imaging technique selection, and quality assurance.
Responsibilities
Perform MRI procedures on patients
Prepare patients for MRI exam
Explain procedure and administer contrast
Position patients for MRI scanner
Select appropriate imaging techniques
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Technologist to provide imaging services at Durham VA Medical Center.
Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic imaging examinations in two or more assigned modalities (X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound) in accordance with ACR guidelines, departmental protocols, and standard operating procedures.
Deliver diagnostically acceptable images for the healthcare team to use in diagnosis, therapeutic planning, and treatment across a wide variety of medical conditions.
Verify patient identity using at least two patient identifiers, review exam requests for appropriateness, and review relevant labs and history to confirm the patient can tolerate the exam.
Explain exam procedures, preparation requirements, and potential adverse effects to patients, obtain signed consents as required, and position patients with attention to comfort, modesty, and safety.
Prepare and administer contrast materials under radiologist supervision, monitor vital signs, and recognize and respond promptly to adverse contrast reactions.
Requirements
Associate degree in Radiologic Technology
Certificate in Radiologic Technology
BLS/CPR certification
Nice to have: Prior experience in VA or comparable healthcare environment
The MRI Technologist is responsible for providing exceptional care and excellent customer service to patients undergoing MRI scans. This role involves preparing patients and equipment for MRI procedures, performing MRI scans, and ensuring accurate and high-quality imaging results.
Responsibilities
Perform MRI procedures on patients, ensuring high-quality imaging results
Prepare patients for MRI examinations
Explain the procedure and address any questions or concerns
The MRI Technologist is responsible for providing exceptional care and excellent customer service to patients undergoing MRI scans. This role involves preparing patients and equipment for MRI procedures, performing MRI scans, and ensuring accurate and high-quality imaging results.
Responsibilities
Perform MRI procedures on patients, ensuring high-quality imaging results
Prepare patients for MRI examinations by explaining the procedure and addressing questions or concerns