MRI Technologist Chief | Forbes Hospital

About the role

This job performs prescribed radiographic imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Performs management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.
• Plays a mentor role for new staff and uses technical expertise to improve staff performance.
• Assists in the management of human resources (performance management), staff/equipment schedule, payroll, and non-labor expenses and activities for the department.
• Maintains a quality assurance program according to regulations established by regulatory bodies.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately for independent MRI imaging per established protocols.
• Aids in the management of human resources (performance management), staff/equipment schedule, payroll, and non-labor expenses and activities for the department.
• Implements MRI safety and patient safety standards and provides technical expertise for development of protocols.
• Implements and standardizes imaging protocols in coordination with radiation physics and division directors.
• Responsible for maintaining safe MRI operation through adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Assures completion of all required documentation for quality control and equipment maintenance, procedures, e.g. regulatory, billing, protocol and image distribution.
• Maintains ACR certification and registries (if applicable).
• Implements and educates staff on all imaging institute policies, procedures, guidelines, and quality initiatives for MRI modality.
• Performs duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s degree; or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent education and experience.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R)(MR), or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT), or Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
• 3 years as an MRI Technologist.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s degree; or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent education and experience.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R)(MR), or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT), or Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
• 3 years as an MRI Technologist.

Skills

• Knowledge of MRI imaging procedures and protocols.
• Ability to maintain quality assurance and safety standards.
• Technical expertise in MRI imaging.
• Strong organizational and managerial skills.

Benefits

• $30,000 sign-on bonus for a 3-year commitment.

Pay

• Details about pay structure not specified.

Schedule

• Details about shift schedule not specified.