MRI Technologist

The University of Kansas Hospital • Kansas City, KS, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Job ID: R-35349 Location: Kansas City, Kansas

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:

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required

Registered Radiographer (ARRT)
Graduate AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or MR Imaging - MRI Registered (ARRT) within six months of hire date
BLS Certification
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - 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.

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