MRI Technical Coordinator - Radiology Full time Hybrid Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Full-time, hybrid position. The Technical Coordinator MRI reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Establish working relationships with external companies contracting with Northwestern to provide radiology services Distribute radiology reads to Northwestern radiologists based on type of exam Manage relevant worklists and assign cases based on turnaround times and staffing shortages with the Vice Chair Work closely with the leadership team and project managers to identify gaps in coverage across the system and formulate working groups to assign temporary workflows Devise strategic initiatives with the Vice Chair for Health Network Radiology

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school/college of Radiologic Technology.
Graduated from an accredited educational program in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, nuclear medicine, or diagnostic medical sonography.
State of Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety License (IDNS/IEMA) required for those in Diagnostic Imaging (xray), CT, Mammography, Interventional Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine.
CPR BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
Certification based on their modality/department: Certification and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Sonography or Mammography (clinical and technical competence in mammography to meet MQSA requirements).
OR Certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Sonography or Vascular Technology.
OR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine
OR ARMRIT certification

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or 3 or more years of experience

Responsibilities

Designs and coordinates orientation programs for the technical and assistant personnel.
Trains technical staff in applying clinical protocols and techniques.
Develops training programs to apply evolving radiology techniques.
Provides and coordinates technical in-service education programs to develop staff technically, educationally, and professionally.
Provides technical assessment of job performance for employee performance appraisals.
Assists in the development of departmental and institutional policies and procedures in relation to technical standards and compliance.
Coordinates/communicates equipment service and preventative maintenance schedule/QM program.
Collaborates with physicists to determine corrective action if needed.
Participates in monthly staff meetings
Develops rapport with Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and radiation safety standards, where applicable.
Participates in new product review and evaluation.
Coordinates supply ordering process with staff.
Performs other duties as it applies
Maintains clinical status and staffs the unit if/when needed
Functions as the technical “subject matter expert” for the section.
Maintains current knowledge of all radiology imaging and patient care equipment in the section based on industry standards, regulatory requirements, and manufacturer recommendations.
Monitors equipment log related to service and preventative maintenance to ensure compliance with required service and maintenance schedules.
Reports incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance and equipment items in disrepair to the manager.
Facilitates service calls to proper repair company for correction of the incident.
Maintains communication with all radiologists to assure quality of service.
Trains technical staff in applying clinical protocols and keeps them abreast of evolving techniques.
Collaborates with the manager and medical director to develop technical assessment of job performance for employee performance appraisals, utilizing objective, measurable criteria.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Actively participates in the departmental Quality Improvement Plan
Manages the departmental Radiation Safety Program
Oversees technical quality standards
Participates in formal and informal process improvement and problem solving to enhance the quality of service to customers
Collects data to support the measurement and tracking components of quality management.