MRI Technologist Lead

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking an MRI Technologist Lead to oversee routine and advanced MRI imaging at multiple locations, guiding clinical and ancillary staff in patient-centered care.

The role requires 3+ years of MRI experience, plus ARMRIT/ARRT certification and BCLS. Lead responsibilities include workflow optimization, staff training, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in radiologic technology or MRI from an accredited program.
• 3+ years of experience.
• ARMRIT and/or ARRT (MRI) certification.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Execute clinical MRI procedures, tailor factors per patient, and ensure patient safety.
• Lead MRI department staff and manage workflow; maintain supplies.
• Perform QA and report equipment issues; escalate when needed.
• Train staff, coordinate with leadership on budgets, scheduling, and education.
• Document patient care activities in electronic health record systems.

Skills

MRI imaging procedures

Leadership

Patient care

Education

Associate degree or Certificate in radiologic technology or MRI

Bachelor’s degree in health science or related field

Job description

20K Sign-on Bonus

Under minimal supervision, performs routine and specialized MRI imaging procedures. Leads clinical and ancillary.

Job Requirements

Job Description:

JOB TITLE MRI Technologist Lead

20K Sign-on Bonus

Under minimal supervision, performs routine and specialized MRI imaging procedures. Leads clinical and ancillary.

Imaging staff in MRI.

Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes clinical competence in MRI across all locations and all patient types. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient. Administers contrast according to facility policy. Applies knowledge of MRI principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, MR safety and physics, patient positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards. Actively participates, and takes a leadership role, in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Participates as a clinical competency evaluator for students and/or a preceptor for employee training and educational activities. Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.
• Key Responsibility 2: Leads clinical and ancillary staff of the MRI department and facilitates a productive workflow for efficient department operation. Maintains inventory of departmental supplies.
• Key Responsibility 3: Performs quality assurance activities. Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions and assures proper follow-up correction by repair services. Resolves clinical/functional issues and escalates problems to the appropriate leadership.
• Key Responsibility 4: Provides feedback on staff performance; trains and orients imaging personnel in procedures, equipment, and information systems. Collaborates with departmental leadership to plan, implement, and evaluate budgetary functions, personnel performance, staff scheduling, and educational activities. Actively participates in coaching/mentoring staff in all aspects of job performance.
• Key Responsibility 5: Oversees documentation of patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.

Education & Experience - Required

• Associate degree, or Certificate, in radiologic technology, or MRI, from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• 3+ years
• ARMRIT and/or ARRT (MRI) Certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in health science or related field
• 4+ years MRI experience

Physical Requirements

PHYSICAL
DEMAND
RARELY OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY

PHYSICAL
DEMAND
RARELY OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY

Walking X Crawling
Sitting X Reaching X
Standing X Handling X
Reclining Fingering X
Carrying X Feeling X
Climbing Talking X
Balancing X Hearing X
Stooping/
Bending
Tasting
X Smelling
Kneeling X Driving
Crouching X

MAXIMUM LBS.
RARELY OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY
LIFTING
Exertion of force required when participating in patient care
50 lbs 50 lbs 20 lbs 10 lbs
Exertion of force required when moving an object 20 lbs 20 lbs
PUSHING Exertion of force required to move an object 50 lbs 50 20
PULLING Exertion of force required to move an object 50 lbs 50 20

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
Standard Office Equipment (e.g. computer, telephone) X
Medical Instruments/Equipment (e.g. syringe, forceps, needles, sterilizing aids, catheters, lab tools).
X
Power Tools (e.g. saw, drill, hammer)
Other Equipment (please specify) Radiology Imaging equipment; lead aprons
Vehicles (please specify) X

WORKING CONDITIONS
Standard Office Environment Wet and/or Humid Conditions