Lead Cardiac MRI Technologist

About the role

The Lead Cardiac MRI Technologist position at Houston Methodist Hospital is responsible for overseeing the department's operations, ensuring high-quality cardiac MRI exams, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Role models effective communication skills and collaborates with the interprofessional care team.
• Ensures optimal department services and outcomes by developing skills of team members and validating appropriate competencies.
• Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• Performs a variety of high quality clinical and research Cardiac MRI exams, adjusting or changing scan protocols as needed.
• Screens patients for caffeine prior to vasodilator stress MRI and applies knowledge of common cardiac issues.
• Independently post processes and establishes measurements needed for physician’s readings, performing advanced post-processing techniques.
• Ensures all staff properly utilize patient protective gear and immobilization during diagnostic procedures and adheres to imaging and MRI safety standards.
• Conducts quality audits on equipment, processes, outcomes, and team member performance, documenting, developing, and evaluating processes and procedures.
• Oversees scheduling to accommodate patients' needs and ensures adequate staffing for operations.
• Monitors and adjusts activities to ensure optimum patient throughput and patient experience.
• Initiates and leads department projects and shared governance activities, participating in committees and facilitating the accomplishment of goals.
• Takes the lead in teaching/training others, fostering a positive and constructive teaching environment and engaging students and co-workers in learning opportunities.
• Encourages and participates in opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies, focusing on continual development as a technologist.

Requirements

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
• If not an ARRT, NMTCB, ARDMS, or ARMRIT, successful completion of an MRI training program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• Five years of MRI technologist experience with three years specifically in cardiovascular imaging.
• Prior experience in a lead role or HM experience and performance that demonstrates leadership abilities.
• One of the following licenses/certifications: ARRT-MR, ARMRIT, RDMS, CCI certification, and BLS.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Advanced learning of multiple programs and ability to interpret data on a clinical standpoint.
• Proficient in cardiowebpax, SyngoVia, and new software as it becomes available.
• Attends local, regional, national, or international meetings that include some CMR content every 1-2 years.
• Assists in protocol developments with vendors and attends process improvement meetings with attending physicians.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team.
• Possesses a positive attitude with self-motivation to work efficiently and effectively with peers.
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Possesses a strong understanding of the cardiovascular system and advanced knowledge in anatomy/physiology and pathologies associated.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency.
• Two years as a Surgical Technologist.