Lead MRI Technologist

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

About The Position

This position has limited functional responsibility for individual Imaging Departments (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and/or CT Scanning) during normal working hours. Responsibilities include: Maintaining daily patient schedule and workload within department; conducts operational problem solving processes to insure a uniform clinical outcome for department. Maintains appropriate staff schedule based on activity levels. Foster and promotes good communication between management, staff, physicians, internal/external departments as well as the community at large. Responsible for the data entry and verification of staff hours in the Kronos system. Maintain high quality diagnostic skills/competency within their respective areas of responsibility.

Requirements

ARRT MR - ARRT MRI
BLS - Basic Life Support
Within 1 month of hire or transfer
Associates Degree
Degree in Healthcare Related Field.
Three years of technical experience in a Health Care setting of their respective modality is required.
ARRT registered in specific modality required.
Must be in good standing by their professional accrediting body.
Organizational, Interpersonal relations and leadership skills are required.
Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done annually.
Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all technical duties/procedures in respective area.
Starts I.V.’s as necessary
Monitor patient during imaging procedure.
Reviews and documents appropriate patient information.
Maintains working knowledge of imaging equipment and radiology information systems.
Provides leadership and guidance to department.
Maintains open interdepartmental communication to ensure quality customer care and service.
Consults with Radiologists concerning procedural protocols and quality.
Maintains patient schedule on a daily basis.
Maintains staff work schedule based on daily workload.
Maintains employee time records
Assists department manager with interviewing and selection of replacement staff.
Train staff as necessary.
Provide feedback to department manager on staff performance.
Documents, updates, verify and complete all patient demographic and clinical information in RIS, PACS, and EPIC (EMR).
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows.
An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.