Position Title
MRI Technologist - Days Days - Full Time Liberty Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: Shift: Days - Mon. - Fri. - 6:30am - 3pm 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
- Full time
- Job
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