Lead MRI Tech

Piedmont; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Cartersville seeks an experienced Lead MRI Technologist to supervise daily radiology operations and deliver high-quality imaging. This role balances patient care (70%) with leadership responsibilities (30%), and requires excellence in protocol selection and equipment use across age groups.

You'll lead staff, coordinate imaging flow, ensure accreditation standards, manage supplies, and mentor teams while maintaining exceptional service for our diverse community in Georgia.

Qualifications

• 3 years of technical experience required.
• Experience in leadership of personnel required.
• ARRT MRI certification required upon hire.
• BCLS certification upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient flow and provides guidance to staff technologists.
• Provides patient care.
• Provides high quality images.
• Performs image file management in PACS.
• Directs daily departmental operations.
• Oversees orientation and continuing education programs for employees.
• Directs and manages personnel to include staffing schedules and annual evaluations.
• Manages supplies and contains costs.
• Promotes customer service excellence.
• Performs all accreditation responsibilities required by the American College of Radiology.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Imaging

PACS

Education

AMA approved Radiologic Technology program

Tools

MRI equipment

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change! When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time. Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities

Performs and supervises modality daily operations and provides leadership relative to the assigned area. This position requires 70 percent patient care and 30 percent supervisory functions. Promotes and advocates imaging services by remaining abreast of the latest changes in technology and equipment. The Lead MRI Technologist ensures accreditations standards are maintained as well as performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of MRI equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate.

What You Will Do

• Coordinates patient flow and provides guidance to staff technologists
• Provides patient care
• Provides high quality images
• Performs image file management in PACS
• Directs daily departmental operations
• Oversees orientation and continuing education programs for employees
• Directs and manages personnel to include staffing schedules and annual evaluations
• Manages supplies and contains costs
• Promotes customer service excellence
• Performs all accreditation responsibilities required by the American College of Radiology
• Must be competent and proficient to position, select correct protocol and utilize imaging equipment on patients of all age groups for radiological exams, when requested.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program or JRCERT accredited hospital-based training program. Required

Work Experience

• 3 years of technical experience Required and
• Experience in leadership of personnel Required

Licenses and Certifications

• MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with certification in MRI Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Cartersville