MRI Lead Technologist - 15K Bonus - Ambulatory

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Lead MR Technologist to oversee MRI operations, coordinate daily workflow, and support accreditation readiness across University Hospital, East Hospital, James Cancer Hospital, and ambulatory imaging locations.

You will supervise technologists, assess performance for merit increases, orient new staff, and perform MRI procedures as needed, while ensuring patient education and high-quality imaging services.

Qualifications

• Current Radiography license (ODH) is required.
• Advanced Registry in MRI is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the modality relevant to lead duties.
• Associates degree or higher in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow and patient flow for MR imaging.
• Provide quality assessment activities and accreditation preparedness.
• Orient new staff and assess technologists’ performance for merit increases.
• Perform MRI procedures as needed and educate patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cognitive skills

Technical MRI skills

Education

Associates degree in relevant field

Advanced MRI registry/certification

ARRT (R) license/certification

Radiography license (ODH)

Job description

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Scope of Position

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Division encompasses MRI equipment located in University Hospital, East Hospital, James Cancer Hospital, and OSUWMC Ambulatory Imaging locations. The MR Division offers MR imaging services to inpatient, outpatient and ER patient populations, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Position Summary

The Lead MR Technologist position performs all duties of the MR Technologist in addition to coordinating daily workflow, daily assignments, patient flow, and provides support to the operations of the department. The lead provides all quality assessment activities for the imaging site in addition to the maintenance of accreditation preparedness for the site. The lead will provide assistance in assessing technologists’ performance for annual merit increases as well as orient new staff to the department. The lead may cover additional Imaging Supervisor/Manager responsibilities as necessary in the Supervisor/Managers’ absence or should a vacancy occur. The MRI Technologist performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury. In addition, the position provides patient education and performs quality assessment activities for the division, under the direction of the Imaging Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Current Radiography license, ARRT (R) required. Advanced Registry in MRI required. Current Radiography ODH license required. Minimum Associates Degree in relevant field of study required. Minimum 2 years’ experience in modality over which the employee is a lead.

Ongoing: Maintains registry & licensing status; meets mandatory education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.