MRI Team Leader

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

58d • Onsite

About The Position

$30,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! The MRI Team Leader serves as the modality technical expert for assigned modality and/or imaging location. The Team Leader is a “working supervisor” and is expected to perform clinically, coordinate the work of the team, and supervise the delivery of patient care. While the Team Leader’s primary responsibility is coordination of patient care, the supervisory responsibilities include oversight of patient safety, process improvement, quality, consistency and standardization of imaging protocols, staff competencies & training, policy adherence, equipment, staff schedules, and supply management. Works closely with modality manager and/or operations manager to provide administrative leadership assistance.

Requirements

• The following certifications are required upon hire: ARRT(R) and ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT
• In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, 4 additional years of medical imaging experience will be accepted.
• Bachelor's Degree- (Required)
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)
• Minimum of 2 years-Leadership (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years-Imaging (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Certified MRI Technologist - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist RT(R)(MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises the delivery of patient care and imaging functions within assigned locations.
• Works within the Scope of Practice of his/her specialty. Team Leaders maintains technical competency
• Provides day-to-day supervision for an assigned radiology modality to include patient safety, process improvement, quality, standardization, validation of staff competency, training coordination, policy adherence, equipment and supply management.
• Ensures that all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are performed by qualified and competent staff, are of the highest quality achievable and follow the radiation safety principles of ALARA, ACR Guidelines for imaging practices, and ACR Guidelines for MRI Safety, if applicable.
• Works directly with lead technologists and front line staff to solve problems and reduce barriers to success.
• Works collaboratively with others to ensure a high level departmental safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Responsible for the clinical functions and processes for assigned Radiology area.
• Responsible for managing/coordinating ACR accreditation of assigned locations, if applicable.
• Has knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accrediting requirements for assigned section including American College Radiology, Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, Joint Commission, Department of Health, NRC, Department of Environmental Protection.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
• The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
• Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
• We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.
• We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees