Technical Coordinator MRI-Imaging Full Time Days

Northwesternmedicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Technical Coordinator MRI to lead and coordinate the MRI section, ensuring accordance with clinical protocols and regulatory standards. You will train staff, develop programs for evolving radiology techniques, and participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.

The role requires collaboration with physicians, adherence to safety standards, and ongoing participation in service and maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of Radiologic Technology.
• Graduated from an accredited educational program in radiography or radiation therapy.
• Certification and registration by the ARRT in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, MRI, Sonography or Mammography -OR- ARDMS in Sonography or Vascular Technology -OR- NMTCB in Nuclear Medicine -OR- ARMRIT certification.

Responsibilities

• Designs and coordinates orientation programs for technical personnel.
• Trains staff in applying clinical protocols and techniques.
• Develops training programs for evolving radiology techniques.
• Coordinates equipment service and maintenance schedules with QM program.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Education

Radiologic Technology degree

Radiography or Radiation Therapy program

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

ARRT Certification

Job description

The Technical Coordinator MRI 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.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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.

This position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, no weekends, no holidays.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of Radiologic Technology.
• Graduated from an accredited educational program in radiography or radiation therapy,

Licensure

• State of Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety License (IDNS/IEMA) required for those in Diagnostic

Certification

• CPR BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certification and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Sonography or Mammography (clinical and technical competence in mammography to meet MQSA requirements) -OR-
• Certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Sonography or Vascular Technology -OR-
• Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine -OR-
• ARMRIT certification.

Experience

• Magnetic resonance, nuclear medicine, or diagnostic medical sonography.
• Imaging (xray), CT, Mammography, Interventional Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine.

Preferred

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

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.

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-based basis, and we follow all local, state, and federa