MRI Team Lead

kansashealthsystem; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO is seeking an MRI Team Lead to supervise daily MRI operations, ensure patient safety, and coordinate imaging services with physicians and nurses to provide timely, high‑quality scans.

The incumbent will mentor technologists, troubleshoot equipment, enforce safety policies, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Required: MRI experience, ARRT MR, Radiologic Technology Certification, and BLS; a related bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology required.
• 1–3 years MRI experience; leadership exposure preferred.
• ARRT MR certification and BLS are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily MRI operations, scheduling, and staff performance.
• Ensure patient safety and MRI safety compliance across all areas.
• Mentor technologists and support professional development.
• Coordinate with physicians and nursing staff for patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and policy updates.

Skills

Leadership

MRI expertise

Staff scheduling

Quality improvement

Communication

Education

Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree related to technical or managerial performance requirements

Job description

Position Title

MRI Team Lead

Days - Full Time

Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Shift: Days - Mon. - Fri. - 8am - 4:30pm

The MRI Team Lead is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the MRI Department. This includes the oversight of all technical, operational, and personnel related aspects of patient care, and overseeing MRI safety operations for all MRI areas within the Health System. The MRI Team Lead also provides patient care consistent with the responsibilities of the MRI technologist role.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Assists the supervisor and leadership with oversight of MRI personnel and daily operations, including patient and staff schedules, equipment issues/maintenance, etc.
• Performs direct patient care as required to meet patient care needs.
• Competent in all MRI procedures
• Assists staff with personal growth and improvement and provides opportunities for engagement in new procedures, leadership, or personal development
• Ensures efficiency, organization, and safety of daily operations and equipment use
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, committees, and/or meetings with leadership
• Reports organizational, personnel, and/or equipment issues to leadership
• Possesses a high-level knowledge of all departmental policies and procedures and participates in review/updates of policies relating to MRI safety
• Effectively and professionally interacts and collaborates with various departments to coordinate patient care, including physicians, nurses, schedulers, anesthesia, and cardiology
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and coordinates service repairs with vendors when needed
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology
• 1 or more years to 3 years experience in MRI
• 3 or more years of proven technical competence and expanding leadership accountability in a mid to large size hospital with credible volumes.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree related to technical or managerial performance requirements
• Experience in an academic healthcare setting

Required Licensure and Certification

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) - American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety(ABMRS)
• Licensed by the State of Kansas or Missouri

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-57485

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.