LEAD MRI TECHNOLOGIST

About the role

Responsible for the overall daily operation of the MRI Department. Will oversee the activities of the staff MRI technologist; Assist with annual appraisals on MRI employees/orient new employees.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing necessary forms, procedures, and protocols.
• Consults with radiologist to determine proper imaging protocol.
• Consults with department leadership to determine proper procedure/guidelines.
• Develops and implements new forms as needed for operations.
• Provides for the safety of patients, other hospital employees, and visitors who may be in the MRI area.
• Oversees QC/preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Maintains records on equipment calibration/service.
• Reports any necessary equipment malfunction to service provider.
• Evaluates new products/equipment.
• Aids management in determining the value of new products/equipment to meet the department's needs.
• Reviews new products/equipment based on cost effectiveness.
• Makes recommendations for capital purchase of new equipment to department manager.
• Maintains or changes patient/Technologist schedule to provide accessibility and high-quality services.
• Prepares technologists' schedule.
• Maintains department statistics and records required by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Aids in ACR accreditation.
• Aids in JCAHO and/or DOH inspections.
• Aids manager in all aspects of the budget process.
• Manages costs within departmental guidelines and budgetary constraints.
• Manages staff training, hiring, and education.
• Assists with annual performance appraisals on MRI staff.
• Aids in interviews for MRI positions.
• Orients new employees to department.
• Maintains continuing education for staff.
• Performs all job duties of staff MRI technologist included on job description of MRI staff technologist.
• Conducts periodic staff meetings.
• Attends lead/department meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology recognized by ARRT.
• Minimum three (3) years of MRI experience.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

Skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance.
• Current MRI registry with ARRT.

Benefits

Sign on bonus eligible.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

10-hour shifts.