MRI Technologist

Company: NR Healthcare
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 28, 2025

Job Description:

*Job Title:* MRI Tech

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
*Location:* Kansas City, KS 66160
*Schedule:* 06:30 AM-07:00 PM, Sat, Sun, Mon - 07:00 PM-7:30 AM, Thurs, Fri, Sat
*Employment Type:* Full-Time
*Facility Type:* Nonprofit, Academic Medical Center - Level I Trauma Center

*About the position:*

This position requires a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and medical terminology, as well as proficiency in MRI techniques and patient positioning. The MRI technologist is expected to maintain a patient-centered focus, supporting the mission, goals, and values of radiology department. In this role, the technologist will prepare patients for MRI procedures, addressing their needs throughout the examination process. They will perform venipuncture, manage intravenous access, and administer medications as prescribed. The role also involves educating and monitoring students and other healthcare providers, ensuring that all duties align with the professional, clinical, and technical competencies required in the assigned unit or department.

*Responsibilities:*
* Demonstrate understanding of human anatomy and physiology, pathology, pharmacology, medical terminology, MR technique, and 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 - 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.

*Requirements:*
* *ARRT *and *BLS*
* 1-2 years MRI technologist experience in a hospital setting.
* Experience with Equipment: *Phillips Achieva* *Siemens 1.5 T Sola*, *Cerner*, *Unity PACS*, *Inteview PACS*
* Require someone who has more hospital experience, prior scanning experience with implanted devices, and a strong skillset with scanning on a *Phillips Achieva*
* Must have a minimum of *1 year travel exp.*

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week



License/Certification:
* ARRT Certification (Required)
* BLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Kansas City, KS 66160 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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