Lead MRI Technologist, Days

Responsibilities

• Utilizes imaging, computer and other equipment as appropriate to produce and retain high quality diagnostic images which meet or exceed department, organizational and industry standards.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the human anatomy, physiology, as well as image quality.
• Prepares patients for the procedure, educates and responds to questions or concerns.
• Ensures age appropriate approach to communication, safety needs, patient education and principles of physical/functional growth and development.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient positioning, imaging technique, radiation safety, imaging equipment, infection control, and quality control techniques.
• Oversees and trains students providing patient care, treatment and services as part of their training.
• Serves as a unit lead technologist supporting department techs and addressing shift concerns as appropriate.
• Assists the imaging services leaders in meeting department satisfaction, Regulatory, and budgetary goals.
• Collaborates with leadership to coordinate the development, review and /or approval of policy and procedures, emergency preparedness, film badge reports, staff training, radiation exposure concerns and radiation safety committee and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• RO (State Radiography License)
• One of: ARRT-R, ARRT-N or CNMT
• Must obtain One of: ARRT-MR or AMRIT within 1 year of hire OR One of: RDMS or ARRT-S
• Must obtain One of: ARRT-MR or ARMRIT within 1 year of hire OR One of: ARRT-MR or ARMRIT