Lead MRI Technologist

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Job description

The Lead MRI Technologist functions as a team leader to direct day-to-day operations of the MRI service line. The Lead MRI Technologist will serve as a mentor and Educator to all staff. MRI Technologist will provide oversight and maintenance for technical and digital imaging. The Lead MRI Technologist oversees accuracy for patient charges and maintains productivity measures defined for service line.

The Lead MRI Technologist must have an excellent knowledge of designated modality. THE Lead MRI Technologist offers advice and guidance in technical matters. Lead MRI Technologist has responsibility for maintaining accreditation and PI standards. MRI Technologist updates and modifies policy and procedures specific to imaging safety. Lead MRI Technologist is responsible for all scheduled procedures and related paperwork and assists with patients care activities and collaborates with other healthcare team members. This position will care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups. Collaborates professionally with other departments and physician offices.

Performs duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications
Licensure or other certifications: Current ARRT
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience: At least three (3) years experience as staff Technologist, preferably within qualifying modality

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Acceptable level of performance demonstrated through competency and performance assessment.
Good clinical knowledge and skills
Ability to coach and mentor
Ability to educate in written and verbal form
Good communication skills
Maintains applicable clinical certifications and competencies.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities of Lead MRI Technologist
Responsible for staff schedule working and discussing problems/situations with Manager.
MRI Technologist works with Radiology Manager to conduct interviews, orientation, performance evaluations, and disciplinaries for Technologist within modality.
MRI Technologist keeps Manager and Director informed of Physician requests or concerns
MRI Technologist holds modality staff meetings monthly with agenda and minutes. Forwards minutes to Manager and Director.
MRI Technologist attends modality section meeting with Manager, Director and Chief Radiologist assigned to modality
Lead MRI Technologist reviews and implements productivity standards as required by department. Monitors volumes daily, develops a plan of action with Manager if productivity standards are not met.
Lead MRI Technologist assures all exams are complete, billed correctly and sent to PACS as soon as possible.
Maintains all accreditation records for area
Seeks and understands new technology of specific modality. Works with Modality Chief to review and implement as approved.
Lead MRI Technologist organizes workflow and patient schedules.
Lead MRI Technologist routinely assists the manager with annual employee clinical competency assessments and evaluations on assigned staff within modality.
Lead MRI Technologist provides input to coaching and monitoring performance for employees in the disciplinary process.
Provides recommendations on ways to improve systems and processes.
Ensures that staff are clinically trained in all exams and provides audit documentation.
Ensures clinical excellence in monitoring chart audits, DNV audits, keeping department safe and DNV compliance.
Lead MRI Technologist develops and provides cost reduction ideas and opportunities
Lead MRI Technologist provides relief charge support which may include answering spectra phone and trouble-shooting for the shift.
Lead MRI Technologist develops clinical education projects to present to the staff
Maintains flexibility with staffing when the need arises.
Precepts students ensuring a positive clinical experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
Signing bonus

Ability to Relocate:
Gainesville, GA: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

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