MRI Technologist Lead

About the role

The MRI Technologist Lead supervises all services to meet department standards of care and/or respond to demand by the customer or referring physicians.

Responsibilities

• Monitor technical competence of staff.
• Respond to patient/physician complaints/concerns and resolve all issues quickly.
• Scheduling of technical staff – approve vacation and time off and adjust schedule for call off or emergencies.
• Critique students ability to work and adjust to departments.
• Issue holiday schedules for technical staff.
• Assign after hours trauma call to keep 24-hour coverage for all emergency patients (available call for MRI for cord compression).
• Maintain records/statistics as directed by the Quality Assurance program.
• Review schedules for patients to ensure customer satisfaction and respond to their expectations and needs. Modify schedules as needed.
• On a daily basis, respond to nursing units and outpatient scheduling regarding add-ons and answer specific questions about preps and procedures.
• Prepare and implement plan for employee training to ensure an adequate trained staff for all areas under this positions responsibility.
• K. Order and maintain supplies for department to assure continuity in patient care. Determine inventory levels, prepare expense requisitions, and verify receipt of orders.
• Make sure miscellaneous equipment is kept clean and in working order.

Supervision of all services

• Performs diagnostic tests and function as a staff technologist as required.
• Performs exams in areas where licensure permits.
• Ability to access vein for the purpose of injecting IV contrast.
• Ability to recognize contraindications and adverse reaction to oral IV contrast.
• Participate in call rotation as needed.
• Provide for patient comfort and safety for all procedures.
• Respond to patients’ questions pertaining to specific procedures.
• Maintain a properly stocked and clean room.
• Develop and maintain an environment conducive to employee associate satisfaction.

Staff Management

• Prepare orientation programs for new employees and determine competence to work independently.
• Prepare plans for employee training to assure adequate man hours of trained staff in appropriate areas by way of cross-training and flexing manpower.
• Participate in department in-servicing of staff related to technical, safety, or quality of care issues.
• Follow-up on radiologists suggestions to improve quality of exams.
• Adjust staffing according to patient volumes and short staffing (vacations, sick days). Make sure that after hours call is covered.
• Check Tech Time and approve hours worked. Enter PTO, UPTO and other payroll issues as necessary.
• Conduct and document monthly staff meeting, exchanging pertinent information with all associates.
• Prepare associate performance reviews in a timely manner.
• Maintain technical, organizational and communication skills.
• Maintain technical expertise by attending classes, workshops, seminars and conferences. Remain knowledgeable by reading current literature and leading discussions or making presentations to staff.
• Maintain good communication between all internal and external customers. Utilize CQI methods of management.
• Maintain compliance with Accrediting Organization and Department Safety standards.
• Maintain and implement department safety standards.
• Maintain staff knowledge of department code 10-2 policies and procedures.
• Maintain staff knowledge of department Disaster, Fire and Safety policies. Maintain staff knowledge and constant implementation of universal and infectious safety procedures. Assign and monitor staff compliance with mandatory safety in-service programs.
• Monitor, test, and document each associate in two areas of knowledge of evaluation time.
• Make sure all associates have current licensure/certification.
• Provide patient care specific to procedural requirements and patients’ needs within established Department protocols.
• Respond to patient/physician complaints quickly. Report complaints to appropriate director/supervisor.
• Care for multiple exams between MRI and other departments.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in all areas including computer information, patient charts, and patient communications.
• Maintain professional attitude toward patients and fellow employees.
• Provide transportation when Patient Escort services are not available.

Education/Experience Required

• 3-4 years MRI tech experience
• 2-3 years supervisory experience - preferred
• Graduate of approved Radiologic Technology program
• Knowledge of MRI cross-sectional anatomy and physics
• Familiar with MR equipment
• Associates Degree in Health Science

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Familiarity with MRI keyboard
• Knowledge of hospital computer systems
• ARRT, IDNS, CPR

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Able to work changing schedules/additional hours to accomplish projects
• Able to lift, push, or pull 50# with assistance
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Able to anticipate patient, employee and Department needs and act upon accordingly

Qualifications

• This position can recognize needs and behaviors of all age groups.
• Provides equitable care for all.

Skills

• Provides patient care specific to procedural requirements and patients’ needs within established Department protocols.
• Responds to patient/physician complaints quickly. Reports complaints to appropriate director/supervisor.
• Coordinates multiple exams between MRI and other departments.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in all areas including computer information, patient charts, and patient communications.
• Maintains professional attitude toward patients and fellow employees.
• Provides transportation when Patient Escort services are not available.

Benefits

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.