MRI Technologist – PRN

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

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

• 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

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.