Description
Title: Lead MRI Technologist
Location: Long Beach Medical Center
Department: MRI
Status: Full Time
Shift: Days (8hr)
Pay Range*: $60.00/hr - $87.00/hr
Position Summary
The Lead MRI Technologist is responsible for overseeing daily workflow and performing duties directly involved with a variety of MRI technical procedures applying ionizing radiation. Oversees daily workflow of MRI technologists and non-technical staff as assigned and appropriate on assigned work shift.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
• Coordinates patient scheduling and patient flow to ensure patients are seen in a timely and medically efficient manner.
• Evaluates and attends to patients' physical and emotional needs before, during, and after examinations to ensure proper patient care and a positive examination experience.
• Operates MRI scanners at a proficient level with technical detail, without requiring constant supervision.
• Adapts MRI scanning parameters to meet the needs of the radiologist.
• Oversees the operation of computer software programs and supports system maintenance, upgrades, and protocol revisions.
• Assists with training of student technologists and newly hired staff to provide education, instruction, and orientation in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Adheres to department and Medical Center policies and procedures to ensure legal, ethical, and professional practice standards.
• Utilizes Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and related interfaces as required to support automated patient care goals.
• Instructs medical personnel as needed to ensure MRI safety guidelines are followed.
• Be at work and be on time.
• Follow company policies, procedures and directives.
• Interact in a positive and constructive manner
• Prioritize and multitask
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications/Work Experience:
• Minimum 5 years' Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologist experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' lead or supervisory experience preferred.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Completion of an educational program in Radiologic Technology or MRI Technology required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT, MR) and/or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
