MRI Technologist
The University of Kansas Health System
- Location
- Onsite (Liberty Hospital, Missouri)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 3 weeks ago
About the role
The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an MRI Technologist to produce high-quality MR images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. This role involves adhering to strict ACR safety guidelines, managing intravenous access, and performing quality assurance activities across multiple health system locations.
Skills
MRI safety
Patient positioning
Venipuncture
Medical terminology
Quality assurance
Radiologic technology
Patient care
BLS
BCLS
ARRT certification
Pulse sequence selection
Emergency response
Anatomy
Physiology
Pharmacology
Full job details
Position Title
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
Time Type:
Job Requisition ID:
R-58059We 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.
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