MRI Team Lead - Evenings

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, KS

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Team Lead is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the MRI Department. This includes the oversight of all technical, operational, personnel related aspects of patient care, and MRI safety operations. The MRI Team Lead also provides patient care consistent with the responsibilities of the MRI technologist role.

Requirements

Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology
1 or more years to 3 years experience in MRI
3 or more years of proven technical competence and expanding leadership accountability in a mid to large size hospital with credible volumes.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed by the State of Kansas or Missouri

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree related to technical or managerial performance requirements
Experience in an academic healthcare setting
Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) - American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety(ABMRS)

Responsibilities

Assists the supervisor and leadership with oversight of MRI personnel and daily operations, including patient and staff schedules, equipment issues/maintenance, etc.
Performs direct patient care as required to meet patient care needs. Competent in all MRI procedures
Assists staff with personal growth and improvement and provides opportunities for engagement in new procedures, leadership, or personal development
Ensures efficiency, organization, and safety of daily operations and equipment use
Participates in quality improvement initiatives, committees, and/or meetings with leadership
Reports organizational, personnel, and/or equipment issues to leadership
Possesses a high-level knowledge of all departmental policies and procedures and participates in review/updates of policies relating to MRI safety
Effectively and professionally interacts and collaborates with various departments to coordinate patient care, including physicians, nurses, schedulers, anesthesia, and cardiology
Troubleshoots equipment problems and coordinates service repairs with vendors when needed
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Other duties may be assigned as required.