MRI Technologist- Overnights- Thurs​/Fri​/Sat

MRI Technologist
- Overnights
- Thurs/Fri/Sat Job Summary

Job : R-23813 Job Type: Part time Location: Kansas City, Kansas

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Shift: Overnights
- Thurs/Fri/Sat - 8pm - 6:30am. 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 ongoing 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.

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

• High School Graduate

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) upon Hire
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 180 Days

• 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.

Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection.

In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.

We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options.

We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.

We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribution.

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• Accountable to Team
• Takes Initiative
• Possesses Integrity
• Desire to Grow & Develop