MRI Technologist - Hillsborough North Carolina

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Hillsborough, North Carolina
Posted On: 11/15/2024

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. Learn more about the incentive program here: Summary : Conducts procedures and tests using MRI equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. Verifies patient identification, asks and documents pregnancy status on patients of child bearing age. 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. 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 protocols 3. 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. 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. Verifies patient identification in accordance with UNC policy, insures that all appropriate demographic information is accurate and on the PACS images. 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. Education Requirements: --- Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science or completion within 3 months at time of application. Professional Experience Requirements: --- Prior education, training and experience that provides the ability to perform the assigned tasks. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: MRI HBOH Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.09 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Hillsborough Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. 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. More...

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