Acute MRI Technologist Lead

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy. POSITION SUMMARY This position facilitates services and provides clinical support within the department. Performs prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and provide care appropriate to patient population. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical support. Assumes responsibility for direct patient care when necessary. Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education. 2. Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs and collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care management. 3. Serves as resource to patients, families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating patient flow. Assists in the interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting. Responsible for providing safe and cost effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service. 4. Participates in staff development, orientation, education and evaluation of clinical competencies. Mentors staff to increase clinical, critical thinking and problem solving skills. May participate in employee performance assessments. 5. Supports change and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department/system. May serve as QA and clinical educator. May coordinate and assist in development of QI/QC projects. 6. Monitors staff usage and ensures staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner. 7. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies. 8. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures. 9. This position functions within the Imaging department of the assigned facility. Participates on committees as assigned. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day. NOTE: The core functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

Requirements

Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT).
Licensure by state regulatory agency required, as applicable.
Advance certification by accrediting body in MRI required.
BLS certification required.
This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 3+ years of experience.
Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Health care related Bachelors degree and prior supervisory experience preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical support.
Assumes responsibility for direct patient care when necessary.
Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.
Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs and collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care management.
Serves as resource to patients, families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating patient flow.
Assists in the interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting.
Responsible for providing safe and cost effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.
Participates in staff development, orientation, education and evaluation of clinical competencies.
Mentors staff to increase clinical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
May participate in employee performance assessments.
Supports change and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department/system.
May serve as QA and clinical educator.
May coordinate and assist in development of QI/QC projects.
Monitors staff usage and ensures staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner.
Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice.
This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
Adheres to safety policies.
Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department.
Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
This position functions within the Imaging department of the assigned facility.
Participates on committees as assigned.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.