MRI Technologist: Image Quality & Patient Safety

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

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.