About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
MRI Manager to oversee daily MRI operations, lead a multidisciplinary technologist team, and ensure the highest standards of patient safety, imaging quality, throughput, and staff development.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity within a complex pediatric imaging environment. The manager will oversee multiple MRI systems and work closely with radiologists, MR physicists, department leaders, and executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities MRI Operations - Oversee multi-site MRI operations, primarily at the main hospital location.
- Manage operations across multiple MRI systems, including 1.5T and 3T magnets and an intraoperative 3T MRI.
- Maintain efficient patient flow, throughput, quality, and operational performance.
- Provide leadership on-call availability for operational escalations as needed.
Team Leadership & Development - Directly manage approximately 20 FTEs, including Lead MRI Technologists and frontline staff.
- Mentor, coach, and develop technologists across varying levels of experience.
- Support orientation and training, particularly for new graduates and junior technologists.
- Conduct performance evaluations and establish clear expectations for staff accountability.
- Foster a culture of professional growth, delegation, and ownership.
Quality, Safety & Patient Care - Serve as an operational and safety leader for MRI services.
- Ensure compliance with MRI safety protocols, quality standards, and departmental procedures.
- Manage complex pediatric MRI workflows, including high-volume general anesthesia and sedation cases.
- Identify and address workflow bottlenecks while maintaining patient safety and quality.
- Collaborate with radiologists, MR physicists, department managers, and executive leadership.
Required Qualifications - Active ARRT (MR) advanced certification required.
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- 5+ years of progressive healthcare management experience OR strong experience as a Lead MRI Technologist ready to transition into management.
- Strong MRI technical knowledge and understanding of MR safety.
- Experience with quality, throughput, and complex clinical workflows.
- Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and conflict-management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, delegate, and hold staff accountable.
- Ability to effectively lead a team with a wide range of experience levels.
Preferred Qualifications - MRSO certification through the ABMRS - highly preferred.
- Pediatric MRI experience.
- Experience managing general anesthesia and sedation MRI workflows.
- Experience mentoring and developing multi-generational teams.
