MRI Technologist: Precision Imaging & Patient Care

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an MRI technologist to produce high-quality MR images while delivering optimal patient care. The role requires vigilance in patient safety and participation in ongoing MR safety training across multiple locations within the health system.

Essential duties include preparing patients, performing venipuncture, selecting MR pulse sequences, evaluating image quality, and ensuring strict adherence to ARRT/ARRT safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Radiologic Technology graduate AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or MR Imaging
• High School graduate as preferred education

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, medical terminology, MR technique and patient positioning for MR
• Prepare patients for procedures and attend to patient needs during examinations or procedures
• Perform venipuncture, manage IV access, and administer medications as prescribed
• Select pulse sequences per established protocols and factors influencing data acquisition
• Evaluate images for quality and correct patient identification
• Adhere to ACR MR safety guidelines and MR area access control
• Apply MR safety principles to minimize risk to patients and staff
• Identify and respond to emergency situations
• Conduct ongoing QA and educational activities
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Anatomy & Physiology

Pathology

Pharmacology

Medical terminology

MR technique

Patient positioning

Education

AMA approved Radiologic Technology or MR Imaging program

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an MRI technologist to produce high-quality MR images while delivering optimal patient care. The role requires vigilance in patient safety and participation in ongoing MR safety training across multiple locations within the health system.

Essential duties include preparing patients, performing venipuncture, selecting MR pulse sequences, evaluating image quality, and ensuring strict adherence to ARRT/ARRT safety guidelines.