MRI Technologist - Paola Campus

The University of Kansas Health System•Paola, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist delivers magnetic resonance imaging services to inpatient, outpatient, and emergent patients, providing modern medicine and compassionate care. The technologist performs diagnostic procedures independently or in collaboration with technologists, nurses, radiologists, and other professionals. This position is based at the Paola Hospital campus and works four 10-hour shifts: Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The role includes performing MRI exams, maintaining technical image quality and equipment readiness, supporting patient care procedures, following contrast and MRI safety policies, and delivering timely, compassionate customer service. The technologist also handles relevant computer applications, reconstruction tools, inventory and supply tasks, and quality control and improvement activities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology.
CPR/AED/BLS certification; BLS may be obtained within 14 days.
ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) credential required upon hire if the candidate has not obtained ARRT (R). Candidates with ARRT (R) must obtain MRI credentials within 1.5 years of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
One or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

Perform MRI exams for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency care patients according to department policies and procedures, accurately and efficiently completing requested scans.
Prepare the department for the next shift and perform technical and clerical duties, including cardiac and vascular MRI scans, add-on patients, and equipment quality control and improvement functions.
Maintain the technical quality of scans, including image quality, signal-to-noise ratio, filters, and window/level settings.
Immediately report equipment malfunctions, concerns, and anomalies to the department manager or director and the Biomed Department.
Provide quality, timely customer service to ordering physicians.
Assist radiologists and other medical staff with patient care procedures, such as patient lifting, IV insertion, or drawing blood, as assigned.
Explain procedures to patients, communicate with them, and provide a business card upon departure; use the five points of communication: Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You.
Apply Language of Caring lessons in customer service.
Use required computer and software applications for day, evening, and night workflows, and contact the IT help desk when appropriate.
Assist other departments when needed or assigned and make use of obtained licenses, certifications, and qualifications.
Understand and use available reconstruction applications and the manufacturer's online forum to improve scan protocols.
Verify orders in the patient chart or EMR, review the Radnet contrast safety questionnaire with patients, follow contrast-use policy, and ensure consent forms are signed for designated exams.
Follow MRI safety policy and prevent magnet-attracted items, including personal items and non-compatible medical devices, from entering the MRI scan room.
Work with radiologists to ensure appropriate age-specific protocols.
Monitor supplies, notify the ordering technologist when items need to be ordered, restock as needed, and participate in inventory and expiration-date checks.
Adapt to changes in business, technologies, and processes with flexibility and a positive attitude.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.