MRI Technologist - Weekend Option

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 Education and Experience

• Radiologic Technology Graduate AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or MR Imaging

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)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

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

Knowledge Requirements

• Computer skills

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu .

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