Lead MRI Technologist, Days

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced Lead MRI Technologist to oversee imaging quality, equipment use, and patient safety while coordinating shifts and mentoring students.

You will collaborate with imaging services leaders to develop policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive department goals, including radiation safety and quality control. Strong knowledge of anatomy and imaging techniques is required.

Qualifications

• RO license and ARRT-R or CNMT and must obtain ARRT-MR or AMRIT within 1 year of hire
• One of: RDMS or ARRT-S and must obtain ARRT-MR or ARMRIT within 1 year of hire
• One of: ARRT-MR or ARMRIT

Responsibilities

• Lead MRI Technologist to produce high quality diagnostic images
• Oversee imaging quality, safety, and equipment use
• Lead and train students, coordinate shift concerns, and support department goals
• Develop and review policy and procedures in collaboration with leadership

Skills

MRI imaging

Radiation safety

Patient education

Equipment operation

Education

RO (State Radiography License)

ARRT-MR or AMRIT within 1 year

RDMS or ARRT-S within 1 year

Tools

MRI scanners

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead MRI Technologist utilizes imaging, computer and other equipment as appropriate to produce and retain high quality diagnostic images which meet or exceed department, organizational and industry standards. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the human anatomy, physiology, as well as image quality. Applying professional knowledge, prepares patients for the procedure, educates and responds to questions or concerns. Ensures age appropriate approach to communication, safety needs, patient education and principles of physical/functional growth and development. Demonstrates an understanding of patient positioning, imaging technique, radiation safety, imaging equipment, infection control, and quality control techniques. Oversees and trains students providing patient care, treatment and services as part of their training. Lead responsibilities include serving as a unit lead technologist supporting department techs and addressing shift concerns as appropriate. Assists the imaging services leaders in meeting department satisfaction, Regulatory, and budgetary goals. Working in collaboration with leadership, coordinates the development, review and /or approval of policy and procedures, emergency preparedness, film badge reports, staff training, radiation exposure concerns and radiation safety committee and regulatory requirements.

You may be eligible for some of our programs:

• Relocation Assistance to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home.
• Employee Referral Incentive to support your networking and help others join our team.
• Comprehensive Benefits to choose from to support your needs.

We have new competitive rates for all modalities in diagnostic imaging. To learn more, apply today!

Qualifications

Required:

• RO (State Radiography License) and One of: ARRT-R, ARRT-N or CNMT and Must obtain One of: ARRT-MR or AMRIT within 1 year of hire
• One of: RDMS or ARRT-S and Must obtain One of: ARRT-MR or ARMRIT within 1 year of hire
• One of: ARRT-MR or ARMRIT