MRI Technologist Lead - Liberty Radiology Imaging - Full Time - Days

This position is responsible for general MR operations, including staff assignments and front-line customer service representation.  The Lead performs all duties of Registered MR technologist and is the technical liaison to medical and administrative staff.  The Lead technologist also promotes and maintains high-quality efficient diagnostic MR testing by maintaining departmental quality assurance programs and optimal testing protocols. Cardiac MRI experience is required.

1. 1.   Performs all duties of MR technologist. 
2.      A.  Follows established testing protocols. Produces highest possible quality      

          study images & data.

     B.  Able to adequately prep patients and provide quality MR guided assistance 

          to the physician during biopsy procedures.

     C.  Assesses the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and educational needs, and   

          obtains an appropriate history prior to each test. 

     D.  Responsible for seeing that there is supporting information and 

            documentation for the exam being performed.

     E.  Employs knowledge of the MR technology to determine if an order revision 

           is appropriate, and notifies appropriate individual.

     F.  Adequately explains testing procedures to patients, family members as 

          necessary, and hospital staff members connected to the care of the patient.

1. 2.   Responsible for daily Department operations:
2.       A.  Optimizes productive hours in maintaining staff work schedules, including 

            daily room and shift assignments, on-call coverage, and PTO.

1.       B.  Oversees timely exam scheduling for efficient work flow within the 
2.       C.  Assures that the technologist maintain timely order entry and exam 
3.       D.  Sees to the timely delivery of completed studies ready for dictation
4.       E.  Ensures adequate stock of supplies.
5.       F.  Coordinates equipment maintenance with the hospital’s Service Provider, 

Department.

Tracking.

           seeing to the repair of failures for safe use and proper calibration.

1. 3.   Establishes and maintains Quality Control standards for testing, personnel and other departmental needs.
2.      A.  Balances the daily activity logs and cross-checks exam charges between 

            information systems to ensure accurate hospital billing.

     B.  Regularly audits staff competency, reviewing studies for quality, adherence 

           to protocol and documentation.

1.      C.  Maintains and develops testing protocols with Medical Director.
2.      D.  Organizes staff technologist departmental orientation and training on all 
3.      E.  Monitors staff education requirements, and compliance to hospital and 

Equipment.

            professional standards.  Maintains consistency in the provision of services 

           and staff communications through department meetings and in services.  

1. 4.  Helps to integrate the MR functions into Radiology and the Hospital.
2.      A.  Works closely with the manager in areas of resource management, 

           customer satisfaction, and development of policy. 

1.      B.  Routinely attends the Radiology Management section meetings.
2.      C.  Oversees the proper staff utilization of Information Systems.
3.      D.  Evaluates and recommends new diagnostic equipment as needed.
4. 5. Performs other duties as specified by the Manager and Medical Director.

Knowledge And Skills:

Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties.  Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate.  List any special education required for this position.

EDUCATION: Graduation from ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology School. Registered or trained in the MR modality.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: At least 3 years of MR experience including cardiac MRI.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Ability to direct, delegate and to function appropriately in stressful situations. Strong communication skills with proven ability to interact positively and constructively with staff, patients and physicians both in person and by telephone.  Advanced knowledge and ability to train technologist on all department equipment and teach diagnostic procedures.

Licenses & Certifications:

1) Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Employees is preferred.