Lead MRI Tech - Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Manager of MRI and the Medical Director MRI, this role is responsible for performing MR procedures requiring the use of more difficult techniques. Functions as a lead resource person, providing technical guidance, instructions, and supervision to technologists. Assists in interpreting, communicating, and administering policies and procedures. Work is performed at a level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Instructs Radiology students and/or employees in clinical procedures. Performs clerical and/or administrative functions for patient records and efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes experienced-based knowledge with little technical supervision to perform all duties of an MRI Technologist in routine and complex imaging procedures.
• Provides for the clinical experience of Radiology Technology students, instructing and guiding students through imaging procedures in area of responsibility. May review performance of student with supervisor.
• Provides on-the-job instruction to employees in clinical procedures in area of responsibility. May participate in formal, in-service educational classes.
• Performs clerical and/or administrative tasks such as inventory and ordering supplies, compiling statistics, checking equipment for proper operating condition, and reporting need for repair.
• Understands and practices principles of safety with regards to strong magnetic fields as those generated by MRI systems per RIH MRI MAGNETIC FIELD SAFETY GUIDELINES (Policy MRI-02).
• Assumes charge responsibility in the absence of MRI Manager. Directs the work of others in assigning, coordinating, and reviewing their work.
• Provides input and performs performance appraisals, competency evaluations, QA reviews, corrective action, or other personnel actions for employees regularly assigned to the area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of specialized MRI technology.
• Registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiological Technology (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, advanced MRI applications, and computer operations.
• Current CPR certification from AHA, BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Thorough knowledge of MRI procedures to demonstrate techniques and evaluate performance of other technologists, including a basic understanding of the operation of computer consoles.
• In-depth knowledge of MRI equipment to analyze equipment problems, troubleshoot, and arrange for repair.
• Appropriate interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, departmental staff, physicians, and others under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
• Analytical skills to compile and interpret routine data and organize work.
• One year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist in a hospital radiology department, plus one year of specialized training in the operation of the MRI unit.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Prior experience working in a healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices, or ancillary healthcare enterprises.
• Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact.
• Exposure to high magnetic fields; applicant cannot have any physical condition aggravated by magnetic fields, acoustic noise, and occasional RF exposure.
• Ability to utilize and obtain basic vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, pulse ox).
• Ability to competently insert and remove IVs for contrast administration.
• Ability to learn to administer IM injections per radiologist instructions.
• May be in contact with patients with communicable diseases.
• Ability to hear verbal direct requests from physicians, patients, etc.
• Ability to crouch, reach, and lift to allow appropriate manipulation, positioning, and placement of MR coils and ancillary equipment.
• Ability to see for appropriate visualization in the MRI environment.
• Ability to lift and move patients to and from scanner table, transport patients in wheelchairs and/or stretchers.

Eligible for up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus.