MRI Technologist – Days

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

Job summary

The MRI technologist at The University of Kansas Health System is responsible for producing quality MR images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. The role requires staying current with positioning techniques and MRI safety guidelines across multiple locations within the health system.

You will prepare patients, perform venipuncture if needed, select pulse sequences per protocol, assess image quality, and educate students and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Radiologic Technology or MR Imaging program.
• ARRT certification in Radiography and MRI required or within defined hire period.
• BLS certification at time of hire.
• Strong knowledge of MR safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology and MR technique.
• Prepare patients for procedures and address their needs during examinations.
• Perform venipuncture and manage intravenous access as prescribed.
• Select pulse sequences per established protocols to optimize data acquisition.
• Evaluate MR images for quality and patient identification.
• Maintain MR safety by screening and restricting access per guidelines.
• Educate and supervise students and other health care providers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

MR imaging

Patient care

MR safety guidelines

Education

Radiologic Technology degree

AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or MR Imaging

Tools

ARRT certification

BLS certification

Job description

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

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

Knowledge Requirements

• Computer Skills

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.