MRI Technologist II - Cardiac MRI

Description

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Summary:
Conducts complex procedures and tests using Magnetic Resonance (MR) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. Works in collaboration with various healthcare teams to obtain necessary imaging for advanced diagnoses to aid in treatment options. Due to increased difficulty of exams and patient population, Technologists at this level typically work at a hospital-based imaging departments serving outpatients, inpatients and ED.

This role is specifically for Cardiac MRI.

Hours: Monday - Friday; 6:30am-3:00pm

*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

Learn more about the incentive program here:https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program

Responsibilities:
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 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.
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 students

Acts in a subject-matter expert role with advanced knowledge of MR protocols, policies, and procedures. Is a department point of contact for MR protocol development and continuous monitoring of protocols to ensure optimal image quality. Provides expert professional or department knowledge pertaining to MR safety. 1) Assists the radiologist/cardiologist in performing complex MR Cardiac imaging including expertise establishing and adjusting imaging, scan and contrast parameters. Provides standardization and training to MR Tech Level I's and collaborates with radiology/cardiology on imaging techniques to improve imaging protocols and patient care. 2) Assists the radiologist in performing high-risk invasive diagnostic techniques including but not limited to, breast/needle loc biopsies, Lymphangiograms, Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) placement pre-surgery planning, MRguided grid placement for post-surgery, and MR-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) ablation for tumor and epilepsy. Additionally, demonstrating competence by contributing input for alternative approaches and adjustment of scan parameters. 3) Evaluates for any contra-indications, such as medication/implantable devices, insufficient patient preparation or the patient's inability, or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure, notifying care teams and coordinating appropriate care, prior to the patient's arrival, if possible. Works with Radiologists, device representatives, nursing and other providers to identify patient needs and device specific MR scan conditions to complete exam safely or discuss alternative exam options. 4) Recognizes diagnostic characteristics of normal and abnormal scans, anatomy, and questionable findings, alerting Radiologist for escalation of and/or additional care. 5) Demonstrates ability to manipulate parameters for MR Gated Cardiac exams, including but not limited to proper manipulation of monitoring devices and competency manipulating both equipment and computer parameters.Job Profile This job profile is intended to provide a representation of responsibilities required. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this profile. 6) Analyzes scan data throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician; along with any notes regarding complications that may have impacted quality of scan/images. 7) Triages care for general anesthesia (adult/pediatric) and Pediatric Sedation exams and provides education for care teams, ensures optimal parameters, equipment settings, contrast administration and post-processing of images. 8) Obtains images per protocols, manipulates images according to protocols, performs multi-planar reformation (MPR) and 3D Maximum Intensity Projections (MIP) of image data, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of MR Physics, and selects appropriate MR acquisition parameters for optimal images quality. 9) Administers IV and 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 (if warranted) before contrast injection per protocol.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science with an advanced registry in Magnetic Resonance.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible. For registry eligible candidates: must provide a copy of diploma from accredited program. Requires Advanced certification in MR. Must maintain their registry status and complete continuing education requirements annually. Must maintain current competency in HCP BLS.

Professional Experience Requirements:

* Three (3) years of experience as an MRI Tech Must complete all departmental specific competencies within twelve (12) months from the date of hire, as well as complete all annual modality competencies to maintain MRI Technologist II.

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH MRI Scatliff

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range:$33.04 - $47.50 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:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This 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.