MRI Technologist

kansashealthsystem; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Health System seeks an MRI Technologist for Bell Hospital to produce high-quality MR images while prioritizing patient safety. You will participate in ongoing training on positioning, technique and MR safety guidelines across multiple health system locations.

The role requires strong knowledge of anatomy, the ability to prepare patients, perform venipuncture, select pulse sequences, review image quality and ensure correct patient identification.

Qualifications

• Radiologic Technology AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or MR Imaging.
• High School Graduate.
• MR imaging certification within 180 days.
• BLS/BCLS certification upon hire.
• ARRT MR certification or ARMRIT within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and MR technique.
• Prepare patients for procedures and attend to patient needs during examinations.
• Perform venipuncture, manage IV access, and administer medications as prescribed.
• Select MR pulse sequences per established protocols and data acquisition factors.
• Evaluate images for quality and proper patient identification.
• Adhere to MR safety guidelines, screen patients, and monitor MR areas.
• Identify and respond to emergency situations, and support QA activities.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.

Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Radiologic Technology Education

Job description

Position Title

MRI TechnologistBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The MRI technologist is responsible for producing quality MR images while providing optimal patient care and applying all principles of patient safety. MRI technologists are expected to participate in on-going training and education relating to positioning, technique and MRI safety guidelines. MR procedures are performed at multiple locations across the health system; this person shall maintain a patient-centered focus and strive to support the mission, goals and values of University of Kansas Health System and radiology department.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate understanding of: human anatomy and physiology; pathology; pharmacology; medical terminology; MR technique; patient positioning for MR
• Prepare patients for procedures and take care of patient needs during examinations or procedures
• Perform venipuncture, manage intravenous access, and administer medications as prescribed
• Select appropriate pulse sequences with consideration of established protocols and other factors that influence data acquisition parameters
• Evaluate medical images for quality and to ensure patient identification
• Responsible for adherence to ACR MR safety guidelines such as restricting area access, screening patients and others for MR access, and observing and controlling the MR areas
• Possess MR safety knowledge and research implanted devices - Apply principles of MR safety to minimize risk to patients, self and others
• Identify and respond to emergency situations
• Perform ongoing quality assurance and educational activities as assigned
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers
• Additional duties as assigned
• Other duties may be assigned as required.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Radiologic Technology Graduate AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or MR Imaging

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Graduate

Required Licensure and Certification

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR
• ARMRIT--MRI Technologist Certification within 180 Days
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) upon Hire

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Knowledge Requirements

• Computer Skills

Job Requisition ID:

R-35349

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