MRI Technologist Lead

2w2 weeks ago

Corewell Health

Saint Joseph, US · Full-time · $75,000 – $95,000

About this role

This role oversees day-to-day floor operations within the MRI modality, monitoring quality and coordinating education opportunities during these operations. The Lead MRI Technologist monitors customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction results, looking for trends and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Day-to-day responsibilities include assigning and monitoring the work of MRI technologists to optimize quality and efficiency. The lead also assists the manager with payroll duties as assigned and may lead special projects assigned by leadership.

In this position, you will plan and organize MRI and related services on assigned shift to assure that all examinations are expeditiously processed and meet all standards of quality and safety. You will assume all charge responsibilities in the absence of the upline and take lead responsibility for daily quality control, enforcement of radiology policies, and adherence to all procedure policies.

This role provides an opportunity to support objectives set by imaging specialist and leadership, assist in scheduling vendor trials and applications, and help with credentialing and competencies set forth by Corewell Health and various regulatory agencies. You may also provide input regarding employee performance and participate in the interview process of new applicants.

Requirements

Required Associate's Degree or equivalent in health care or related field
5 years of relevant experience as an MRI Technologist
CRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
Or CRT-American Registry Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (MRI) - ARMRIT Upon Hire required
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required
Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

Responsibilities

Oversees day-to-day floor operations within the MRI modality, monitors quality and coordinates education opportunities
Assigns and monitors the work of MRI technologists to optimize quality and efficiency
Plans and organizes MRI and related services on assigned shift to assure all examinations are expeditiously processed and meet quality and safety standards
Assumes all charge responsibilities in the absence of the upline and lead responsibilities for daily quality control and policy enforcement
Obtains and verifies patients' clinical history, prepares and administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner
Prepares patients for procedures, positions patients and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, and evaluates images for technical quality
Assists with performing quality studies on new and/or difficult exams to meet established protocol requirements
Provides the Supervisor/Manager input regarding employee performance and may participate in the interview process of new applicants

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals
Opportunity to work in a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence
Supportive team environment with collaborators, leaders, and innovators