MRI Technologist - Paola Campus

The University of Kansas Health System•Paola, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist delivers magnetic resonance imaging services to inpatient, outpatient, and emergency patients, providing diagnostic procedures and compassionate care. The technologist works independently or with other technologists, nurses, and radiologists to provide diagnostic imaging services. This position works four 10-hour shifts: Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The technologist performs MRI scans, including cardiac and vascular studies, and is responsible for technical image quality, patient care, equipment quality control, and timely service to ordering physicians. Duties include following MRI and contrast safety policies, verifying orders and consent, communicating with patients, maintaining supplies, and assisting other staff and departments as assigned. The technologist must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned department. Duties may vary by department, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology.
CPR/AED/BLS certification; BLS must be obtained within 14 days.
ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) certification upon hire if the candidate has not obtained ARRT (R). Candidates with ARRT (R) must obtain MRI credentials within 1.5 years of hire.
Ability to perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
One or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

Perform MRI exams for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Accurately and efficiently perform requested scans and prepare the department for the next shift.
Perform technical and clerical duties, including cardiac and vascular MRI scans, add-on patients, and equipment quality control and quality improvement functions.
Ensure the technical quality of scans, including image quality, signal-to-noise ratio, filters, and window/level.
Report equipment malfunctions, concerns, and anomalies to the department manager or director and the Biomed Department immediately.
Provide quality, timely customer service to ordering physicians and patients.
Assist radiologists and other medical staff with patient-care procedures, such as lifting patients, inserting IVs, and drawing blood, as assigned.
Explain procedures accurately to patients, communicate with them, provide a business card upon departure, and 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 use applicable licenses, certifications, and qualifications.
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 obtain consent for designated exams.
Follow MRI safety policy and prevent magnet-attracted items, including personal items and incompatible medical devices, from entering the MRI scan room.
Work with radiologists to ensure appropriate age-specific protocols.
Monitor supplies, inform the ordering technologist when supplies need to be ordered, restock as needed or requested, participate in inventory, and check expiration dates.
Adapt to changes in business, technologies, and processes and accept challenges with a positive attitude.