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 MRI technologist position requires producing high-quality MR images while delivering patient-focused care across multiple locations. You will follow MR safety guidelines, assist with positioning, manage IV access, and administer medications as prescribed, while engaging in ongoing training to stay current with imaging techniques.

Strong collaboration with radiology staff is essential, including educating students and other health care professionals, with

Qualifications

• Radiologic Technology AMA approved program or MR Imaging training.
• ARRT MR certification or ARMRIT certification within 180 days.
• BLS (AHA) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, MR technique, and patient positioning.
• Prepare patients for procedures and meet patient needs during examinations.
• Perform venipuncture, manage IV access, and administer prescribed medications.
• Select pulse sequences per established protocols and factors influencing data acquisition.
• Evaluate medical images for quality and patient identification.
• Adhere to ACR MR safety guidelines and MR area access control.
• Identify and respond to emergencies.
• Provide ongoing QA and educational activities as assigned.

Skills

MR technique

Patient positioning

Venipuncture

MR safety guidelines

Emergency response

Education and training

Education

AMA approved Radiologic Technology or MR Imaging program

High School Graduate

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System MRI technologist position requires producing high-quality MR images while delivering patient-focused care across multiple locations. You will follow MR safety guidelines, assist with positioning, manage IV access, and administer medications as prescribed, while engaging in ongoing training to stay current with imaging techniques.

Strong collaboration with radiology staff is essential, including educating students and other health care professionals, with