Lead MRI Technologist

About the role

Daily oversight and management of all MRI department Clinical, Technical and administrative tasks
Adheres to established Atria MRI Protocols and imaging techniques & standards of care.
Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires.
Assumes responsibilities for all MRI department technical work, reviewing exams for quality, completeness, Exam ordered, checking previous reports/ DICOM File uploads, documents information from and communicates with Reading institutions for routine and STAT reads.
Reviews Images for quality and informs referring physicians of Critical findings
Assists physicians during procedures as necessary
Keeps records of daily Quality assurance, preventative maintenance and calibrations as needed, Orders and maintains par levels of inventory for Consumables and other MRI department supplies
Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the department, Must be able to work extended hours when necessary
Reports all malfunctioning equipment of assigned areas to Field Service engineer, notifies radiology director
Must have knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to MRI exams and equipment
Develops/processes images /CDs when requested
Update other departments Care Coordination, ACP’s, Clinicians of MRI department shortages or disruption of service
Manage MRI Department according to standards set forth by local, regional, and national entities ACR, DOH, ARRT

Responsibilities

• Daily oversight and management of all MRI department Clinical, Technical and administrative tasks
• Adheres to established Atria MRI Protocols and imaging techniques & standards of care.
• Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires.
• Assumes responsibilities for all MRI department technical work, reviewing exams for quality, completeness, Exam ordered, checking previous reports/ DICOM File uploads, documents information from and communicates with Reading institutions for routine and STAT reads.
• Reviews Images for quality and informs referring physicians of Critical findings
• Assists physicians during procedures as necessary
• Keeps records of daily Quality assurance, preventative maintenance and calibrations as needed, Orders and maintains par levels of inventory for Consumables and other MRI department supplies
• Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the department, Must be able to work extended hours when necessary
• Reports all malfunctioning equipment of assigned areas to Field Service engineer, notifies radiology director
• Must have knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to MRI exams and equipment
• Develops/processes images /CDs when requested
• Update other departments Care Coordination, ACP’s, Clinicians of MRI department shortages or disruption of service
• Manage MRI Department according to standards set forth by local, regional, and national entities ACR, DOH, ARRT

Requirements

• Previous experience with Siemens 3.0T Systems required
• 5-10 years of experience, previous supervisory experience preferred
• Must be a graduate from an accredited radiography school or hospital-based program.
• Registration with Florida Dept. of Health as licensed Radiologic Technologist
• Technologist must be certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT)
• MRI certified. Continuing education requirements need to be upheld to meet the standards set forth by governing bodies. Current standards are 24 ECE credits over a two-year period depending on year of birth
• BLS certification through the (AHA) American Heart Association is required or must be completed with 90 days of hire
• IV certification preferred or by completion of 6-months’ orientation
• MRSO/ MRSE certification from American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety

Qualifications

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Effective communication skills
• Self-motivated and results-oriented
• Desire for personal growth and readiness to tackle challenges
• Strong attention to detail
• Team-oriented