MRI Technologist – Weekend Days

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an MRI Technologist to produce high-quality MR images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. The role involves working weekend days (Sat, Sun, Mon) from 6:30am to 7:00pm across multiple locations, with ongoing training in MR techniques and safety.

You will perform venipuncture, select MR pulse sequences per protocols, ensure correct patient identification, and educate staff and students. Strong knowledge of anatomy and MR safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program or MR Imaging.
• ARRT MR certification or ARMRIT eligibility within 180 days.
• BLS certification at hire.
• Knowledge of MR safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MR imaging

Patient care

MR safety guidelines

Venipuncture

Emergency response

Education

AMA approved Radiologic Technology / MR Imaging program

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Shift: Weekend Days – Sat., Sun., Mon. – 6:30am – 7pm 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.