Lead MRI Technologist

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated MR Lead Technologist to oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality patient care. In this full-time role, you will collaborate with radiologists to implement new procedures and maintain equipment quality. Your leadership will guide a team of technologists, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing patient experiences. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and patient satisfaction. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to lead a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Must meet state licensing requirements and demonstrate ongoing proficiency.
• 3-4 years experience in Clinical Allied Health is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads work groups to ensure quality service and efficient resource use.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with team members and oversees quality.

Skills

MRI safety procedures

Venipuncture

Cross-Sectional Anatomy

Clinical Allied Health experience

Leadership skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Allied Health

Graduate of an approved technical program

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

ARRT or NMTCB certification

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Job description

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job Overview:

Under the direction of the radiologist and the supervision of the manager or supervisor, the MR Lead Technologist is responsible for the daily distribution of resources and flow of workload, develops and maintains equipment QC, and with the radiologists develops, and implements new procedures including training team members as needed. Maintains department exam quality through regular review of exam quality, competency evaluations of team members, monitors exam quality and technical requirements of exams, and feedback and interaction with physicians. Performs competency evaluations of technical personnel. Works effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, and complies with infection prevention procedures. The lead technologist also performs the duties of a MR technologist as required. The lead technologist serves on protocol committees and performs and assists with ACR certification. This position must meet all state licensing requirements and demonstrate ongoing proficiency in required skills. This position adheres to the Practice Standard defined by the ASRT.

Location:
Good Samaritan Hospital

Work Hours:
Full-time position: 80-hours bi-weekly
Day shift

Job Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Allied Health
• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT or NMTCB
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• MRI safety procedures
• Cross-Sectional Anatomy
• Venipuncture
• 3-4 years experience Clinical Allied Health in a related field
• Experience Supervisor/Lead Allied Health

Job Responsibilities:

• Leads work groups to provide quality service.
• Organizes daily patient and team member schedules for efficient use of resources.
• Oversees quality of staff technologists.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members.
• Produces and evaluates quality diagnostic exams for radiological interpretation and working knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through ongoing CBE's.
• Selects proper imaging protocols and follows departmental procedures.
• Performs competency evaluations of technical personnel.
• Provides for patient and family comfort prior to, during, and after a procedure.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent situations.
• Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor while performing organizational and communication skills to promote the well-being of the department.

Other Job-Related Information:

Working Conditions:

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Frequently
• Continuous Learning - Frequently
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting <10 Lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting 50+ Lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently
• Use of Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors:

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.