Chief MRI Technologist

Chief MRI Technologist

Shields Health has an exciting opportunity for a Chief MRI Technologist to work Full-Time (Three scanning days with two admin days) at our facility located in Hyannis, MA.

Job Description

• Responsible for the location and employees, ensuring a professional, caring atmosphere is provided to all customer groups while maintaining a fast-paced, multi-tasked oriented clinical environment.
• Is the prime coordinator for notification, reporting, and assuring smooth functioning of equipment.
• Oversees Technologist's activity and plans, directs, and organizes Technologist activity and schedule including implementation of protocols.
• Available for consultation on an emergency basis should problems arise.
• Promotes a harmonious and professional working relationship in the Center, throughout the organization, and with referral sources.
• Assumes responsibility for delivering patient care, initiating, monitoring, and terminating procedures.
• Assists in cleaning up after treatment and ensures all patients are informed of clinical policies and addresses patient inquiries or ensures follow-through by qualified personnel.
• Has a thorough working knowledge of equipment currently in use and establishes a schedule of preventative maintenance with proper documentation.
• Notifies the proper parties to correct improperly functioning equipment and assures adequate supplies of medical and radiographic equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for teaching and planning proper cleaning of equipment and assists in developing new procedural techniques.
• Evaluates new equipment and performance of existing equipment, making recommendations to the Medical Director and Chief Operating Officer.
• Reports on the technical competence of Technologists to the Medical Director and critiques such.
• Cooperates in the orientation and training of new protocols and participates in staff meetings.
• Works to promote a sense of worth in all personnel by recognizing their individual contributions to the center's team.
• Continually strives to maintain and upgrade competence, education, and skills.

Requirements

• Must possess an Associates of Applied Science Degree from an approved collegiate or hospital-based Radiologic Technology or Therapy Program and be A.R.R.T. certified. MRI certification required.
• Must have at least 2 years of MRI experience and adequate on-the-job training on maintenance of equipment.
• Able to identify or detect and correct any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions or contact the proper resource for repair.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and utilize a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.

Internal/External Requirements

This position requires extensive interaction with employees at all organizational levels and with outside sources.

Note: It is not intended that this job description includes all details of the work function of this position. The incumbent will perform work on lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of higher classification for training and development purposes, or as situationally warranted.