Lead MRI Technologist - Beverly Hills

About Atria

The Atria Health Institute is a membership-based primary and specialty health care practice focused on prevention and longevity. We bring together a multidisciplinary team of renowned physicians to provide proactive, preventive, and precision-based care for Atria members and their families. All care, including primary care, advanced screening and diagnostics, urgent care, specialty care, home visits, and imaging, is included in members' annual fee. Our mission is to make healthspan and lifespan equal for all by translating science into medicine in real-time, all while bringing humanity back into healthcare.

About The Role

Provides daily oversight and management of all MRI department clinical, technical, and administrative tasks. Adheres to established Atria MRI protocols and imaging techniques and 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 engineers, notifies radiology director.

Develops/processes images/ CDs when requested. Updates other departments, care coordination, ACP’s, clinicians of MRI department shortages or disruptions of services. Supervises MRI department safety standards according to standards set forth by local, regional, and national entities (ACR, DOH, ARRT).

Schedules physicists for quarterly/annual equipment acceptance testing. Engages in technical troubleshooting of Radiology IT issues with Athena, Ambra, Power Share, and other Atria platforms and escalates to the responsible personnel for resolution. Retrieves, downloads prior exams, uploads reports to Athena. Performs a variety of MRI procedures and functions that require independent judgment and ingenuity with minimal supervision, on members/patients of all ages. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with members, medical staff, and the public. Effective communication skills. Self-motivated and results-oriented. Proactivity: A self-motivated leader who anticipates department needs before they become hurdles. Adaptability: A desire for personal growth and the readiness to tackle the challenges of a fast-paced, boutique clinical setting.

Compensation

$75 - 80/hr

Requirements

• Previous experience with Siemens 3.0T systems required
• 5-10 years of MRI experience, previous supervisory experience preferred
• Must be a graduate from an accredited radiography school or hospital-based program. Certification: ARRT (MR) certified and in good standing
• California State License (CRT)
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Yearly MRI Safety Certification (Level 2) required
• 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
• IV certification preferred or by completion of 6-months' orientation
• MRSO/ MRSE certification from American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety

Preferred Qualification

• MRSO/ MRSE certification from American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety
• Schedule: Must be okay with working 5x8s, paid in accordance to CA law
• Potential for weekend availability as we scale west coast region

Benefits

• Excellent health and wellness benefits, fully covered by Atria, effective date of hire
• OneMedical membership for employees & dependents, giving access to 24/7 virtual care
• Fertility & family planning
• Company-covered preventive health screenings through partner hospitals (calcium score)
• Fitness Perks, including Wellhub + 401k contributions and 4% match starting after 6 months
• Flexible Time Off
• Continuing medical education (CME) and CEU support for professional licensure