Lead MRI Technologist – Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Mechanicsville, VA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This MRI Lead Tech leads the daily activities of technical personnel assigned to the MRI department. The Lead Tech will perform MRI procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. They will alter imaging protocols at the request of Radiologists. The Lead Tech will work closely under the direction of the Radiologist and other physicians.

Requirements

MRI Registry from an accredited organization (ARRT), or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) (required)
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Advanced MRI Registry (MR) (required)
1 year of experience in MRI department in hospital setting (required)
Basic computer skills
MRI Safety
Acceptance of authority

Nice To Haves

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
2 year' experience in MRI department in hospital setting (preferred)
Supervisory experience
Budgeting & Financial Acumen
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Responsibilities

Leads the daily activities of technical personnel assigned to the MRI department.
Performs MRI procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation.
Alters imaging protocols at the request of Radiologists.
Works closely under the direction of the Radiologist and other physicians.
Demonstrates team building and leadership behavior to accomplish tasks and organizational objectives.
Interviews and recommends applicants for employment.
Provides orientation and in-service educational programs for MRI technologists.
Supervises MRI Technologists and models professional and leadership behavior to all personnel.
Evaluates and counsels MRI staff work performance according to hospital procedures.
Maintains proper staff levels and assigns call.
Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation; demonstrates flexibility to fluctuation in workload.
Monitors patient conditions during scans.
Informs medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
Records patient medical histories.
Evaluates employee performance.
Manages and leads teams.
Trains personnel.
Handles conflict resolution.
Builds relationships.
Listens actively.