MRI Department Chief Technologist - Lead Imaging & Operations

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Competitive salary

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System seeks a Chief Technologist to oversee MRI imaging operations, staff scheduling, and quality control, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and budget policies. This role combines administrative leadership with hands-on diagnostic duties.

You will lead a team of technologists, drive performance improvement, and coordinate interdepartmental workflows while maintaining patient throughput and safety standards in a dynamic academic medical

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology / Diagnostic Imaging Program.
• Florida General Radiographer license required.
• ARRT certification in primary modality required.
• CPR and BLS certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of Level I & II technologist.
• Supervises imaging services, including performance or supervision of tests, and daily management of assigned personnel.
• Assists in compilation of statistical data for departmental evaluation purposes.
• Contributions to the preparation of the annual departmental budget and development of administrative and operational policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Responsible for hire, discipline, and promotion of department staff.
• Obtains and examines the diagnostic orders for appropriateness to the type of exam ordered and any special notes or comments.
• Coordinate/manage scheduling and patient flow for interdepartmental procedures.
• Collaborates in the development of in-service training for departmental staff.
• Completes yearly performance appraisals for the staff and handles requests for merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Radiologic Technology / Diagnostic Imaging Program

Florida General Radiographer license

ARRT certification in primary modality

CPR and BLS certification

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Tools

ARRT credential management

Job description

The University of Miami Health System seeks a Chief Technologist to oversee MRI imaging operations, staff scheduling, and quality control, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and budget policies. This role combines administrative leadership with hands-on diagnostic duties.

You will lead a team of technologists, drive performance improvement, and coordinate interdepartmental workflows while maintaining patient throughput and safety standards in a dynamic academic medical