Job Description

Job Description

Position Title

MRI Technologist - Weekend

Indian Creek Main, Westwood Medical Pavilion - West

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Weekend 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.This role requires a minimum of a 12 month commitment and requires completion of an orientation training program

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
• 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 Licensure and Certification

• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 180 Days OR
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 180 Days
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Radiologic Technician Licensed - State Board of Healing Arts

Knowledge Requirements

• Computer skills

Time Type:

Job Requisition ID:

R-39949

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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