Chief MR Technologist

Chief MR Technologist

RAYUS Radiology, formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging, is looking for aChief MRI Technologist to join our team. As a Chief MRI Technologist you will lead, oversee and manage a group of Technologists. While maintaining positive work relationships with operational staff, radiologists and other referring physicians, you'll operate a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient centered approach, you will provide leadership and technical support to MRI services, assuring that services are provided within professional standards and with excellent customer service. Each patient comes to our centers looking for answers. You will guide patients through this sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process. You'll also remain self-motivated to increase your level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Chief Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist, you will provide leadership and management to technologists in multiple modalities and/or across multiple centers, assuring professional standards and excellent customer service. Operates scanner to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Remains self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.Maintains positive work relationships with radiologists. This role is workingTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 6:30pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fosters an environment where customer service is a priority by believing in and practicing The Experience

(75-80%) Patient Imaging

• Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
• Explains and prepares patients for MRI procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately
• Performs routine and advanced MRI procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
• Adjusts MRI scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
• Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers
• Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers
• Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
• Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
• Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
• Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
• Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines

(15-20%) Team Management

• Coordinates the training and onboarding of new associates
• Assists in the hiring process for new associates
• Leads regular team meetings and associate one-on-ones, ensuring cross-modality or cross-center communication
• Monitors and approves timecards
• Initiates and participates in performance reviews, development, and performance management of associates
• Manages associate schedules to provide for planned time off, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and adequate coverage
• Evaluates workflow and implements process improvements for the team
• Ensures team has knowledge of company and department policies and corresponding procedures are in place
• Supports associates ensuring highest level of patient satisfaction
• Leads special projects and/or committees, as assigned
• Develops methods for measuring and monitoring team and department performance

(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned