Cinical Tech Assistant, MRI, Duke University Hospital

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Clinical Tech Assistant-MRI Department-Duke University Hospital

Summary

Perform a variety of complex, specialized, and technical tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets.

 Work Performed

• Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance
• Assist radiologist with procedure protocol in and performance
• Start IV’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 function
• Charge MR procedures and supplies in HER Load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Provide orientation for new technologists
• Provide 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 radiologist with procedure performance. Administer contrast medi a 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 DUHS
• Help facilitate research for the Duke Health System by scanning and using protocols give
• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 LevelCharacter istics

Minimum Qualifications

• Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military 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 essential job 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

Education

• Level 1-Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, or prior experience in customer service or healthcare
• Level 2-Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, or prior experience in customer service or healthcare

Experience

• Level I-Completion of the patient transport safe ty training program with 30 days of hire
• Level II- Completion of Transport Safety Training program
• Two years experience as a Clinical Tech Assistant I

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Level IBLS
• Level IIBLS

Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe 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 essential job 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.