MRI Lead Technologist

Advocate Aurora Health; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is hiring an MRI Technologist to ensure quality imaging and assist in staff training at their Mount Pleasant location. This full-time role requires advanced knowledge of MRI safety, the ability to operate imaging equipment, and proficiency in patient care and communication, contributing to a comprehensive healthcare team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensure: Registered Technologist (RT) or MRI registration by ARRT required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months.
• Typically 5 years experience as an MRI Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI equipment for diagnostic procedures including angiography and cardiac imaging.
• Assist with HR responsibilities like interviewing and training.
• Maintain records per regulatory standards and perform quality assurance tests.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of anatomy and MRI safety

Proficient in IV and venipuncture

Excellent communication and patient service skills

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Department:

36311 AMC Mount Pleasant - MRI

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F 0530-1400, On call and holiday rotations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Acts as a resource to employees and students, including training, orienting, providing work direction, and giving performance feedback. Assigns, monitors, reviews work progress, and manages staffing levels, guiding on complex issues.
• Assists with HR responsibilities such as interviewing, staff development, performance feedback, resolving employee concerns, and boosting morale.
• Helps interpret department policies, updates staff on procedural changes, identifies performance improvement opportunities, manages inventory, labor productivity, and departmental resources.
• Serves as a technical resource and role model for students and staff. Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates across departments to educate on patient management and imaging procedures.
• Proficiently operates MRI equipment for basic to advanced diagnostic procedures, including angiography, thoracic, abdomen, venous, cardiac, functional MRI, interventional, breast MRI, fetal MRI, and spectroscopy.
• Obtains patient medical history, verifies requisitions, administers contrast media under radiologist supervision, positions patients, adjusts scanning factors, and ensures safety.
• Post-processes and labels images accurately, maintains records per regulatory standards, and documents billing procedures.
• Monitors equipment performance, performs quality assurance tests, reports malfunctions, and evaluates new products and equipment.
• Performs patient positioning and transport duties, requiring physical effort and proper technique.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Registered Technologist (RT) or MRI registration by ARRT.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by AHA, obtained within 6 months.

Education Required:

• Advanced training beyond High School, completed an accredited Radiologic Technology program.

Experience Required:

• Typically 5 years in Imaging as an MRI Technologist.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of anatomy and MRI safety.
• Proficient in IV and venipuncture if required.
• Knowledge of accreditation policies and procedures.
• Leadership skills including delegation, team building, and managing priorities.
• Excellent communication and patient service skills.
• Ability to work independently and use computers at an intermediate level.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for certifications.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, reach above shoulders frequently.
• Lift up to 50 lbs., carry up to 40 lbs., push/pull with 30 lbs. force.
• Perform transfers with assistance, exposure to hazards, and use PPE as necessary.
• Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing, and operate necessary equipment.

This description covers the general nature of the work. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay Range

$40.30 - $60.45

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers comprehensive benefits including competitive pay, bonuses, insurance, retirement plans, and career development opportunities.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a leading nonprofit health system, serving nearly 6 million patients across the US, known for innovation and quality care.