Chief MRI Technologist (H)

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

The Chief MRI Technologist is responsible for the day-to-day operations and administrative duties of the MRI section, including efficient workflow, compliance with budgetary policies, delivery of high-quality diagnostic examinations, and adherence to applicable State, Federal, and Joint Commission regulations and department and hospital policies, procedures, objectives, and philosophy. The role is accountable for patient throughput and provides 24-hour supervisory responsibility for the department and its staff, including scheduling, technical guidance, and performance improvement. The Chief also performs MRI technologist diagnostic and job duties independently, without supervision of technical details. The position includes supervising imaging services and assigned personnel, coordinating patient flow and interdepartmental procedures, supporting departmental evaluation and budgeting, helping develop administrative and operational policies and staff training, and managing staff hiring, discipline, promotion, performance appraisals, and related personnel actions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology/Diagnostic Imaging Program.
Valid State of Florida License as a General Radiographer.
ARRT registration with ARRT certification in the primary modality.
CPR and BLS certification.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all duties of Level I and Level II technologists.
Supervises imaging services, including performing or supervising tests and managing assigned personnel on a daily basis.
Assists in compiling statistical data for departmental evaluation.
Contributes to preparation of the annual departmental budget and development of administrative and operational policies, procedures, and regulations.
Is responsible for hiring, disciplining, and promoting department staff.
Obtains and reviews diagnostic orders to determine whether they are appropriate for the requested examination and to identify special notes or comments.
Coordinates and manages scheduling and patient flow for interdepartmental procedures.
Collaborates in developing in-service training for departmental staff.
Completes annual staff performance appraisals and handles requests for merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
Ensures efficient section workflow, high-quality diagnostic examinations, regulatory and policy compliance, and patient throughput.
Provides 24-hour supervisory responsibility for departmental staff, including scheduling, technical guidance, and performance improvement.
Performs MRI technologist diagnostic and job duties independently, without supervision of technical details.