Radiology Quality Assurance Specialist - MRI Research

Brigham and Women's Hospital • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Quality Improvement Specialist - MRI Research works as part of a multidisciplinary team following established policies and procedures and is responsible for safely operating and training research personnel to acquire research images on imaging equipment. This position is responsible for facilitating a comprehensive quality improvement program within the radiology department. Previous experience as a licensed imaging technologist is required for this position.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Health Science required.
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred.
• Heartsaver CPR AED [CPR] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging [ARRT-MR] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) required.
• Radiology Technologist experience with multiple patient populations 5-7 years required.

Nice To Haves

• Quality experience 2-3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the day-to-day technical activities of a wide range of human and animal imaging research projects being conducted in the Radiology Research Imaging Core.
• Facilitates imaging protocol development on scanners in accordance with IRB and IACUC approved protocols and imaging manuals.
• Generates training documents to ensure accurate and consistent imaging acquisition and processing for longitudinal research results.
• Daily operational tasks may include scheduling exams in Epic and Research Percipio, monitoring data transfer to Research PACS, assigning images to Principal Investigators and team, and obtaining safety reads by radiologists.
• Orders laboratory supplies, equipment, and services as needed under the general supervision of the Director.
• Provide data consultation and staff support to clinical, operational process improvement individuals, patient safety individuals, etc.
• Collect data, implement new protocols, provide education to staff in efforts to improve quality within the department.
• Collaborate with leadership, staff, and radiologists to ensure exam protocols, patient care processes, and image quality are optimized.
• Collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative statistical data and work with vendors to resolve technical problems.
• Function as technologist to maintain optimal direct patient care skills and imaging skills.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards; records digital images as directed for radiologist interpretation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees