Lead MRI Tech - Days

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a global hub for teaching, discovery, and patient care. VUMC is dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals thrive, expertise is valued, and abilities are challenged. Vanderbilt Health aims to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research, and is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where uniqueness is sought and celebrated. The Lead MRI Tech coordinates with the Supervisor Radiology and/or Manager Radiology to ensure adequate resources for timely and quality exams, potentially assigning personnel and adjusting assignments based on exam volume. This role serves as a key pivotal direct clinical support to a manager, supervisor, or director. Allied health, including this position, is crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services.

Requirements

LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others
3 years of relevant work experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Responsibilities

Functions as a shift lead or key pivotal direct clinical support role for all levels of the MRI Technologists.
Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective imaging.
Applies broad range of skills to ensure advanced exams are completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.
Coordinates with the Supervisor Radiology and Manager Radiology to ensure adequate staffing model is maintained for shift.
Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.
Coordinates with the Supervisor Radiology and/or Manager Radiology to ensure that adequate resources are available to ensure exams are performed timely and meet department quality and safety standards.
May assign personnel on a shift to specific jobs and adjust assignments as exam volume demands.
Play a key pivotal direct clinical support role to a manager, supervisor or director.