MRI Manager

luriechildrens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago seeks a dynamic medical imaging leader to oversee MRI operations, mentor staff, and advance quality and safety in pediatric imaging.

This role partners with executive leadership to manage staffing, training, budgeting, and technology adoption while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and patient care goals.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree preferred; minimum 5 years in healthcare leadership.
• Current ARRT, NMTCB, or SDMS certification and IEMA license.
• American Heart Association BLS/ CPR required; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain staffing plans with leadership.
• Oversee orientation, competency standards, and training for technologists.
• Lead customer service and quality initiatives in medical imaging.
• Plan, monitor, and adjust the operational budget for medical imaging.
• Research, evaluate, and advise on emerging technologies and integration.
• Create business plans for equipment replacement and collaborate with support staff.
• Manage monthly budgets for on- and off-site locations; assist with annual budgets.
• Monitor modality metrics to drive data-driven improvements.
• Identify growth opportunities and cost containment in modality operations.
• Oversee ACR reaccreditation and ensure compliance.
• Provide supervision to frontline staff and participate in hospital committees.
• Oversee time and attendance initiatives and resolve patient relations concerns.

Skills

ARRT/NMTCB/SDMS

IEMA license

BLS CPR

Communication

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Baccalaureate degree preferred

Minimum 5 years healthcare leadership

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

Job Summary

Oversees, coordinates, and directs modality specific activities in medical imaging. Develops and implements programs in these specific areas that meet the needs of families and physicians that seek care from Lurie Children's Medical Imaging. Promotes a leadership style and philosophy that models and promotes the vision of Lurie Children's. Actively supports all departmental and hospital Quality Improvement and Customer Service goals by modeling appropriate behaviors and providing a work environment conducive to the goals.

Manages day-to-day operational activities of MRI. Serves as a preceptor, mentor and resource to staff ensuring that all organizational and departmental policies and procedures are followed. Serves as MR Safety Officer once credentialed.

Area Specific Job Accountabilities:

• Works with Executive Director and Associate Director, Medical Imaging, to develop and maintain volume-based staffing plans by monitoring staff and patient schedules.
• Develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive orientation plans, competency standards, and ongoing professional development training for medical imaging technologists ensuring that all team members are fully equipped to meet industry standards and deliver high-quality care.
• Oversees and manages all customer service and quality management initiatives relative to medical imaging.
• Collaborates with Executive Director and Associate Director to plan, prepare and monitor operational budget in medical imaging.
• Proactively researches, evaluates, and advises on emerging and existing technologies, providing strategic recommendations to enhance clinical capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and ensure modality remains at the forefront of industry advancements.
• Develops business plans for equipment replacement and collaborates with key staff from Health Technology Management, Facilities, and Information Management to ensure seamless integration, optimal functionality, and alignment with departmental and organizational goals.
• Works with Executive Director and Associate Director to manage variance to monthly operational budgets for on- and off-site locations and may assist in preparing annual budgets.
• Oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of key modality metrics, including volume, patient access, operational efficiencies, patient outcomes, and financial performance, to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identifies modality-specific areas for growth, process improvement, and cost containment.
• Oversees ACR reaccreditation process and assures on-going compliance.
• Provides direct supervision to frontline staff in modality(ies).
• Attends Hospital meetings as required and participates on committees.
• Oversees and maintains electronic time and attendance initiatives for medical imaging.
• Provides prompt and effective resolution to all clinical and/or patient relations concerns ensuring timely communication, through problem-solving, and implementation of corrective actions to maintain high standards of patient care and departmental performance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.
• The authority to hire, separate, promote, demote, write and administer performance evaluations.
• Supports and integrates the four pillars of the organization-Clinical Care, Advocacy, Research, and Education-into all departmental initiatives and practices, ensuring that each area is actively promoted and aligned with overall organizational goals.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Baccalaureate degree preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare leadership, or progressive managerial responsibility, is required.
• Certification/Licensure/Registration: Current ARRT, NMTCB, or SDMS certification and IEMA license (as applicable) required. ARRT Advanced certification required for positions in CT/IR and MR.
• Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association required: Valid CPR required
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to make quick, accurate decisions on a daily basis.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be proficient in working with a diverse group of customers and employees.
• Strong analytical abilities