MRI Technologist - Weekdays

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The MRI Technologist role at The University of Kansas Health System offers a weekday, full-time position at the Quivira Medical Pavilion in Kansas City. You will produce high-quality MR images while ensuring patient safety and adherence to MRI guidelines across multiple campus locations.

You will participate in ongoing training, support patient-centered care, and educate students and colleagues while maintaining professional and technical competencies in MR imaging.

Qualifications

• Radiologic Technology graduate AMA approved program.
• ARRT MR or ARMRIT certification within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
• Understand pathology, pharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Apply MR technique and patient positioning for MR procedures.
• Prepare patients and assist during examinations.
• Perform venipuncture and manage IV access as prescribed.
• Select pulse sequences per protocols and acquisition parameters.
• Evaluate MR images for quality and patient identification.

Skills

MR Imaging

Anatomy & Physiology

Safety Guidelines

Patient Care

Venipuncture

Image Quality

Emergency Response

Education

Communication

Education

Radiologic Technology Graduate AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or MR Imaging

High School Graduate

Tools

MR Equipment

Job description

Position Title

MRI Technologist - Weekdays Days - Full Time Quivira Medical Pavilion A 12000 W. 151st St.

Position Summary / Career Interest

Shift: Weekdays - Monday - Friday - 9am - 5:30pm 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

Time Type

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.