JOB TITLE MRI Technologist Lead 20K Sign-on Bonus Under minimal supervision, performs routine and specialized MRI imaging procedures. Leads clinical and ancillary Imaging staff in MRI. Key Responsibilities 1: Executes clinical competence in MRI across all locations and all patient types.
Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient. Administers contrast according to facility policy. Applies knowledge of MRI principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, MR safety and physics, patient positioning and patient care skills.
Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards. Actively participates, and takes a leadership role, in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Participates as a clinical competency evaluator for students and/or a preceptor for employee training and educational activities.
Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements. Key Responsibility 2: Leads clinical and ancillary staff of the MRI department and facilitates a productive workflow for efficient department operation. Maintains inventory of departmental supplies.
Key Responsibility 3: Performs quality assurance activities. Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions and assures proper follow-up correction by repair services. Resolves clinical/functional issues and escalates problems to the appropriate leadership.
Key Responsibility 4: Provides feedback on staff performance; trains and orients imaging personnel in procedures, equipment, and information systems. Collaborates with departmental leadership to plan, implement, and evaluate budgetary functions, personnel performance, staff scheduling, and educational activities. Actively participates in coaching/mentoring staff in all aspects of job performance.
Key Responsibility 5: Oversees documentation of patient care activity in various electronic health records systems. Education & Experience - Required Associate degree, or Certificate, in radiologic technology, or MRI, from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 3+ years ARMRIT and/or ARRT (MRI) Certification Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification Preferred Bachelor’s degree in health science or related field 4+ years MRI experience Work Experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Check only the boxes which reflect what are essential to perform the physical requirements of the job.
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MAXIMUM LBS. RARELY OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY LIFTING Exertion of force required when participating in patient care 50 lbs 50 lbs 20 lbs 10 lbs Exertion of force required when moving an object 20 lbs 20 lbs PUSHING Exertion of force required to move an object 50 lbs 50 20 PULLING Exertion of force required to move an object 50 lbs 50 20 Check the vision requirements for the job Near Acuity X Field of Vision X Far Acuity X Color Vision Depth Perception X EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS Check the items required to perform the essential functions of the job Standard Office Equipment (e.g. computer, telephone) X Medical Instruments/Equipment (e.g. syringe, forceps, needles, sterilizing aids, catheters, lab tools).
X Power Tools (e.g. saw, drill, hammer) Other Equipment (please specify) Radiology Imaging equipment; lead aprons Vehicles (please specify) X WORKING CONDITIONS Check all that apply Standard Office Environment Wet and/or Humid Conditions