MRI Technologist -Days

Shift: Days - Mon. - Fri. - 8am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5pm

About the role

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

• 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
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements

• Radiologic Technology Graduate from an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology or MR Imaging
• High School Graduate
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or ARMRIT--MRI Technologist Certification within 180 Days
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification

Skills

• Computer Skills

Schedule

Full time, Days - Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM