Lead MRI Technologist FT Days

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and cosmetic services. Its joint replacement program features minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery, and the hospital operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Lead MRI Technologist serves as a lead or resource for personnel involved in MRI procedures while also performing MRI Technologist duties as needed. The role coordinates workflow, delegates and guides staff, follows up on staff activities, resolves routine and complex problems, and supports safe and efficient department operations. It monitors workflow quantity and quality and ensures diagnostic procedures meet department standards. The position provides input on performance appraisals, hiring decisions, and progressive discipline, including termination; assists with performance improvement plans; and is responsible for scheduling and timekeeping for MRI technologists. The role may also take call or standby as required by the department and helps ensure compliance with applicable laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and DMC policies. As directed, it implements internal and external audit recommendations.

Requirements

Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or by the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
Have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support—Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
Two or more years of progressively more responsible MRI Technologist work experience.
Analytical and clinical skills to determine age-appropriate methods for providing requested radiographs in consideration of patients’ physical abilities and limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to deal with and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress, understand physicians’ verbal and written requests and prescriptions, and work effectively with diverse hospital personnel and patients.
Technical knowledge to operate equipment, including specialized equipment and computers.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment and manage multiple or changing priorities.
Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology accreditation requirements.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients; physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach, and lift for patient care.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate imaging equipment and use supplies to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.
Ability to gather and interpret data, identify discrepancies or problems, seek advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable, and determine methods to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Discretion in communication and ability to provide conflict resolution; diplomacy, tact, and listening skills.
Leadership skills, including willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing accountability, comfort with decision-making, coaching, teaching, and counseling skills, and ability to inspire confidence, build alliances, and garner support.

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead or resource person for personnel involved in MRI procedures while performing MRI Technologist duties as required.
Coordinate workflow and delegate, oversee, and guide staff in carrying out their duties.
Follow up on the activities of MRI technologists and assigned personnel, resolve routine and complex problems, and help ensure safe and efficient department operations.
Monitor workflow quantity and quality to ensure work is completed and diagnostic procedures meet department standards.
Provide input for performance appraisals, hiring decisions, and progressive discipline up to and including termination.
Assist with monitoring performance improvement plans.
Schedule MRI technologists and maintain their timekeeping.
Take call or standby as required by the department.
Monitor activities for compliance with laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and DMC policies.
Implement external and internal audit recommendations as directed.