MRI Technologist Lead

HCA Healthcare•Alexandria, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist Lead at Rapides Regional Medical Center supports Radiology leadership and MRI personnel while serving as a clinical resource for department staff, students, volunteers, and other departments. The role contributes to quality patient care, teamwork, department goals, and the organization’s strategic plans. It includes scheduling coverage, coaching employees, assisting with staff evaluation and training, supporting equipment and service needs, and helping maintain MRI safety, TJC readiness, and ACR accreditations.

Requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
ARRT-MR (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) credential.
Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer qualification.
Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or vocational school graduate qualification.
Two years of experience required.

Nice To Haves

Previous lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Create work schedules to ensure coverage.
Assist Radiology Leadership with evaluation and assessment of MRI personnel.
Assist in assessing service and technical needs of equipment.
Assist in training staff in MRI.
Perform special assignments as needed or requested.
Serve as a clinical resource to department staff, students, volunteers, and other departments, contributing to teamwork and quality patient care.
Observe and coach employees regarding performance, conduct, attendance, and other matters.
Keep abreast of new procedures, equipment, and methods, and participate in their evaluation and application.
Assist in developing new policies and procedures and recommend changes and improvements to existing policies and procedures.
Contribute to the Radiology MRI Safety Committee.
Assist in meeting department goals related to turnaround time and throughput.
Maintain TJC readiness and ACR accreditations.
Accept clinical responsibility and accountability for the quality and level of care provided to patients, and evaluate the appropriateness of care.
Participate with Radiology Leadership in formulating and implementing the organization’s and department’s strategic plans and goals.
Ensure proper charges are generated for patient care services and supplies.
Motivate and lead others, handle multiple tasks and projects, meet objectives and deadlines, and work as part of a team.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.