MRI Technologist - Days

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is hiring an MRI Technologist to perform MR imaging with a focus on patient safety and comfort at the Liberty facility. The role involves preparing patients, obtaining IV access, selecting sequences per protocol, and ensuring accurate patient identification while maintaining MR safety standards.

Ideal candidates will hold AMA-approved radiologic technology or MR imaging credentials, with ARRT/ARRT-like certification and BLS; high school diploma is preferred

Qualifications

• Radiologic Technology degree from AMA approved program or MR Imaging program.
• High School diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality MR images with attention to patient safety.
• Prepare patients and support during examinations.
• Perform venipuncture and manage IV access as prescribed.
• Select pulse sequences per protocols to optimize data.
• Evaluate images for quality and correct patient identification.
• Adhere to MR safety guidelines and screening procedures.
• Monitor for emergency situations and respond appropriately.
• Educate and supervise students and other staff as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

MR imaging

Venipuncture

MR safety guidelines

Patient positioning

Education

AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or MR Imaging

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Title MRI Technologist - Days Days - Full Time

Liberty Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: Shift: Days - Mon. - Fri. - 6:30am - 3pm. 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

Time Type: Full time

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.