MRI Technologist Lead

Rapides Regional Medical Center; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA is seeking an MRI Technologist Lead to oversee MRI operations, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality patient imaging services. This role collaborates with Radiology Leadership to evaluate personnel, equipment needs, and policy improvements while maintaining accreditation standards.

The position requires ARRT-MR, RT certification, a relevant degree, and at least 2 years of experience with leadership preference.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification.
• RT Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer certification.
• Associate degree, or Bachelor's degree, or Vocational School Graduate.
• 2 years' experience required.
• Previous Lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates work schedules to ensure coverage.
• Assists Radiology Leadership with evaluation and assessment of MRI personnel.
• Assists in assessing service and technical needs of equipment.
• Assists in training staff in MRI.
• Performs special assignments as needed/requested.
• Serves as a clinical resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to teamwork for quality patient care.
• Observes and coaches employees regarding performance, conduct, attendance and other matters.
• Keeps abreast of new procedures, equipment, methods and participates in their evaluation and application.
• Assists in developing new policy and procedures and recommends changes to existing policy.
• Contributes to Radiology MRI Safety Committee.
• Assists in meeting department goals related to turnaround time and throughput.
• Maintains TJC readiness and ACR accreditations.
• Accepts clinical responsibility and accountability for care quality.
• Participates with Radiology Leadership in strategic planning and goals.
• Ensures proper charges are generated for patient care services and supplies.
• Motivates and leads others; handles multiple tasks and meets deadlines.
• Works as part of a team.

Skills

Lead experience

Leadership ability

ARRT-MR

RT Radiologic Technologist

Education

Associate degree, or Bachelor's degree, or Vocational School Graduate

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) MRI Technologist Lead today with Rapides Regional Medical Center.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creates work schedules to ensure coverage.
• Assists Radiology Leadership with evaluation and assessment of MRI personnel.
• Assists in assessing service and technical needs of equipment.
• Assists in training staff in MRI.
• Perform special assignments as needed/requested.
• Serves as a clinical resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care.
• Observe and coach employees regarding performance, conduct, attendance and other matters.
• Keeps abreast of the new procedures, equipment, methods and participates in their evaluation and application.
• Assists in developing new policy and procedures. Makes recommendation for changes and improvement with existing policy and procedures.
• Contributes to Radiology MRI Safety Committee.
• Assists in meeting department goals related to TAT and throughput.
• Maintains TJC readiness and ACR accreditations.
• Accepts clinical responsibility and accountability for the quality and level of care provided to all patients and evaluates the appropriateness of care.
• Actively participates with Radiology Leadership in formulating and implementing the organizations and the department’s strategic plan and goals.
• Ensures that proper charges are generated for patient care services and supplies.
• Ability to effectively motivate and lead others.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meets objectives and deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (ARRT-MR) Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
• Associate degree, or Bachelor's degree, or Vocational School Graduate
• 2 year's experience Required
• Previous Lead experience preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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