Lead MRI Technologist - Maryview Medical Center

About the role

This MRI Lead Tech leads the daily activities of technical personnel assigned to the MRI department. The Lead Tech will perform MRI procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. They will alter imaging protocols at the request of Radiologists. The Lead Tech will work closely under the direction of the Radiologist and other physicians.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates team building and leadership behavior to accomplish tasks and organizational objectives.
• Interviews and recommends applicants for employment.
• Provides orientation and in-service educational programs for MRI technologists.
• Supervises MRI Technologists and models professional and leadership behavior to all personnel.
• Evaluates and counsels MRI staff work performance according to hospital procedures.
• Maintains proper staff levels and assigns call.
• Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation; demonstrates flexibility to fluctuation in workload.

Education

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)

Licensing & Certifications

• MRI Registry from an accredited organization (ARRT), or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) (required)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
• OR Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Advanced MRI Registry (MR) (required)

Experience

• 1 year of experience in MRI department in hospital setting (required)
• 2 years' experience in MRI department in hospital setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Monitor patient conditions during scans
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patient medical histories
• Budgeting & Financial Acumen
• Basic computer skills
• MRI Safety
• Supervisory experience
• Evaluate employee performance
• Analyzing data or information
• Scheduling
• Outstanding Customer service skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking/analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with family members
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Pay

Range: Minimum: $38.64 Maximum: $61.82