MRI Technologist Lead

Nevada System of Higher Education•Chicago, IL

1d•$40 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist Lead will oversee daily MRI department operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, imaging quality standards, and efficient patient workflow. This role involves providing technical expertise, training, and mentorship to MRI technologists, while collaborating with physicians and staff to optimize imaging procedures and patient care. The lead will also monitor and update the MR Work Que daily, including vetting patients' implants, and assist with specialized scheduling. Additionally, the lead will perform MRI exams as needed, assist patients with exams, review MRI images for quality, and provide post-procedural care information.

Requirements

License: ARRT- MR
Certification: CPR required
Previous MRI Technologist experience required
Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills required

Nice To Haves

Certification or Associate’s degree in Radiology from an accredited program

Responsibilities

Oversee daily MRI department operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, imaging quality standards, and efficient patient workflow.
Provide technical expertise, training, and mentorship to MRI technologists, while collaborating with physicians and staff to optimize imaging procedures and patient care.
Monitors and update MR Work Que daily including vetting patient’s implants
Able to multitask assisting technologist and physicians request with specialized scheduling.
Perform MRI exams as needed for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness and/or injury, in accordance with departmental standards, policies and procedures
Assist with patients for exam when needed: obtain and record history, explain procedures, position patients and ensure their comfort
Review MRI images to ensure optimum quality
Assist with patient/family participation in post-procedural care for all age groups and provide resource information, as directed