Chief Technologist

rayusexternalcareers; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

RAYUS Radiology in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Chief MR Technologist to lead technologists across multiple modalities and centers, ensuring professional standards and excellent patient service. You will oversee imaging operations, maintain safety, and support continuous quality improvement.

The ideal candidate holds ARRT registration, 5+ years imaging experience, and an AMA‑approved radiography education with state licensure.

Qualifications

• ARRT registered technologist in good standing.
• 5+ years imaging experience with peer resource capability.
• AMA approved radiography program graduate and state licensure.
• Current CPR certification and MRI procedures proficiency.
• Imaging specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead imaging technologists across modalities and centers.
• Ensure professional standards and excellent patient service.
• Operate MRI scanners and perform advanced MRI exams independently.
• Maintain RIS records and uphold HIPAA and safety standards.
• Coordinate training, onboarding, and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

MRI imaging

Quality focus

Education

AMA approved radiography program

State licensure as Radiologic Technologist

CPR certification

Job description

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RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Chief MR Technologistto join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Chief MR Technologist, you willprovide leadership and management to technologists in multiple modalities and/or across multiple centers, assuring professional standards and excellent customer service. Operates scanner to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Remains self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. Maintains positive work relationships with radiologists.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week; day shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(75-80%) Patient Imaging

• Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
• Explains and prepares patients for MRI procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately
• Performs routine and advanced MRI procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
• Adjusts MRI scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
• Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers
• Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers
• Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
• Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
• Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
• Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
• Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines

(15-20%) Team Management

• Coordinates the training and onboarding of new associates
• Assists in the hiring process for new associates
• Leads regular team meetings and associate one-on-ones, ensuring cross-modality or cross-center communication
• Monitors and approves timecards
• Initiates and participates in performance reviews, development, and performance management of associates
• Manages associate schedules to provide for planned time off, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and adequate coverage
• Evaluates workflow and implements process improvements for the team
• Ensures team has knowledge of company and department policies and corresponding procedures are in place
• Supports associates ensuring highest level of patient satisfaction
• Leads special projects and/or committees, as assigned
• Develops methods for measuring and monitoring team and department performance

(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned

Required:

• ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing
• 5+ years imaging experience, with demonstrated ability to serve as a resource to others and identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform advanced MRI procedures independently with highest quality
• Certification in imaging specialty

Preferred:

• Bilingual
• Works in multiple modalities and/or has multi-modality certifications
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience

RAYUS is committed to delivering clinical excellence in communities across the U.S., driven by our passion for and superior service to referring providers and patients. RAYUS Radiology is built on our brilliant medicine, brilliant team, brilliant technology and services - all to provide the highest level of patient care possible.

We bring brilliance to health and wellness. Join our team and shine the light on Radiology Services! RAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.

DailyPay implementation is contingent upon initial set-up period.