Lead MRI Tech

Piedmont Healthcare•Cartersville, GA

About The Position

The Lead MRI Tech performs and supervises daily operations in the assigned imaging modality, with approximately 70 percent of the role devoted to patient care and 30 percent to supervisory functions. The position provides leadership to staff, supports imaging services by staying current with technology and equipment, maintains accreditation standards, and operates MRI and other appropriate equipment. The role is based with Piedmont Cartersville.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program or a JRCERT-accredited hospital-based training program.
Three years of technical experience.
Experience in personnel leadership.
MRI Technologist registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with MRI certification, required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification, required upon hire.
Competence in positioning patients, selecting appropriate protocols, and using imaging equipment for patients of all age groups when requested.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient flow and provide guidance to staff technologists.
Provide patient care and produce high-quality images.
Perform image file management in PACS.
Direct daily departmental operations.
Oversee employee orientation and continuing education programs.
Direct and manage personnel, including staffing schedules and annual evaluations.
Manage supplies and contain costs.
Promote customer service excellence.
Perform accreditation responsibilities required by the American College of Radiology.
Position patients, select the correct protocol, and use imaging equipment for radiological exams across all age groups when requested.
Remain abreast of changes in imaging technology and equipment.