MRI Technologist - Days

Liberty Hospital; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospital seeks an MRI Technologist for day shifts to produce high-quality MR images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. The role involves ongoing training in positioning, technique, and safety guidelines across multiple locations within the health system.

The position requires ARRT MR certification or ARMRIT, BLS, and a strong foundation in radiologic technology. Previous experience with MRI safety and patient education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in MR imaging and patient care safety.
• Understanding of anatomy, physiology, and MR techniques.
• Ability to prep patients and monitor during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of anatomy and MR technique.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist during examinations.
• Perform venipuncture and manage IV access as prescribed.
• Select pulse sequences per protocols and data acquisition needs.
• Evaluate MR images for quality and correct patient ID.

Skills

MR imaging

Patient care

Vascular access

Safety guidelines

Education

AMA approved Radiologic Technology program

Tools

PACS

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest

Shift: Days - Mon. - Fri. - 6:30am - 3pm

Position Title

MRI Technologist - Days

Days - Full Time

Liberty 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 Technologies (ARRT)

Knowledge Requirements

• Computer Skills

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-57188

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