Technical Coordinator MRI-Imaging Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Technical Coordinator MRI to lead the section, maintain equipment quality, and ensure adherence to radiation safety and regulatory standards. The role emphasizes training, policy development, and collaboration with radiologists and physicists to optimize patient care.

The position requires graduate radiologic technology education, relevant certifications, Illinois licensure, and experience with MRI modalities, radiography, and nuclear medicine.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program.
• Illinois IDNS/IEMA licensure for diagnostic imaging.
• AHA CPR/BLS certification.
• ARRT/ARDMS/NMTCB/ARMRIT certifications by modality.

Responsibilities

• Designs and coordinates orientation programs for technical staff.
• Trains staff in applying clinical protocols and techniques.
• Develops training programs for evolving radiology techniques.
• Provides and coordinates in-service education to develop staff technically and educationally.
• Assists in development of departmental policies related to technical standards and compliance.
• Coordinates equipment service and preventative maintenance; collaborates with physicists for corrective action.

Education

Radiologic Technology degree

Radiography/Radiation Therapy program

Job description

Description

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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.

Qualifications

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 based on modality/department:
  • Certification and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, MagneticResonance Imaging, Sonography or Mammography (clinical and technical competencein mammography to meet MQSA requirements) -OR-
  • Certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) inSonography or Vascular Technology -OR-
  • Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) inNuclear 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

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 review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.