System Technical Coordinator, MRI Full-Time Days

Northwesternmedicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago seeks a Technical Coordinator Imaging to lead technical staff, ensure protocol compliance, and support high-quality patient care in radiology.

You will oversee equipment performance, staff training, and collaboration with the Radiology Manager and Medical Director, while advancing safety and QA programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of Radiologic Technology.
• Graduate of an accredited education program in radiography or magnetic resonance.
• CPR - BLS certification through AHA.
• ARRT or ARMRIT certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• Relevant clinical experiences required.

Responsibilities

• Designs orientation programs for technical staff and assistants.
• Trains staff in applying clinical protocols and techniques.
• Develops training programs for evolving radiology techniques.
• Provides in-service education to develop staff technically and professionally.
• Coordinates equipment service and preventive maintenance with QM program.
• Maintains communication with radiologists to assure service quality.
• Acts as technical subject matter expert for the section.
• Monitors equipment logs and safety/regulatory compliance.
• Participates in quality improvement plans and radiation safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Planning

Quality mindset

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Radiography or MRI education program

Job description

The Technical Coordinator Imaging reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direction of the Radiology Manager and in collaboration with the Medical Director of the section, the Technical Coordinator Imaging has the responsibility and accountability for ensuring the technical competence of the staff and for the development and implementation of all clinical protocols. This position facilitates the operational activities related to quality patient care and overall department function. In addition to performing all the duties of the staff radiographer, the Technical Coordinator Imaging assumes a lead role in daily operations, equipment performance and takes on responsibilities as assigned by the Manager.

Responsibilities

• Designs and coordinates orientation programs for the technical and assistant personnel.
• Trains technical staff in applying clinical protocols and techniques.
• Develops training programs to apply evolving radiology techniques.
• Provides and coordinates technical in-service education programs to develop staff technically, educationally, and professionally.
• Provides technical assessment of job performance for employee performance appraisals.
• Assists in the development of departmental and institutional policies and procedures in relation to technical standards and compliance.
• Coordinates/communicates equipment service and preventative maintenance schedule/QM program. Collaborates with physicists to determine corrective action if needed.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings
• Develops rapport with Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and radiation safety standards, where applicable.
• Participates in new product review and evaluation. Coordinates supply ordering process with staff.
• Performs other duties as it applies
• Maintains clinical status and staffs the unit if/when needed

Leadership/Personal Development

• Functions as the technical "subject matter expert" for the section.
• Maintains current knowledge of all radiology imaging and patient care equipment in the section based on industry standards, regulatory requirements, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Monitors equipment log related to service and preventative maintenance to ensure compliance with required service and maintenance schedules.
• Reports incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance and equipment items in disrepair to the manager.
• Facilitates service calls to proper repair company for correction of the incident.
• Maintains communication with all radiologists to assure quality of service.
• Trains technical staff in applying clinical protocols and keeps them abreast of evolving techniques.
• Collaborates with the manager and medical director to develop technical assessment of job performance for employee performance appraisals, utilizing objective, measurable criteria.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Quality

• Actively participates in the departmental Quality Improvement Plan
• Manages the departmental Radiation Safety Program
• Oversees technical quality standards
• Participates in formal and informal process improvement and problem solving to enhance the quality of service to customers
• Collects data to support the measurement and tracking components of quality management.

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of Radiologic Technology.
• Graduate of an accredited education program in radiography or magnetic resonance
• CPR - BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA).
• Certification and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or ARMRIT in Magnetic Resonance Imaging,
• Relevant clinical experiences required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven skills in leadership, planning and quality

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree or 3 or more years of experience.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate