Lead MRI Technologist - Sharp Metro Campus - Full Time

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$57.740 - $74.490 - $83.440

 

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices. 

 

Please Note: As part of our recruitment process, you may receive communication from Dawn, our virtual recruiting assistant. Dawn helps coordinate scheduling for screening calls and interviews to ensure a smooth and timely experience. Rest assured, all candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

What You Will Do
To perform a wide variety of technical procedures with quality patient care, assisting Physicians as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school for American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) MRI Pathway certified.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• Venipuncture Certification - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification (MR)(ARRT) - ARRT OR ARMRIT Certification - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year Leadership and experience in MRI

Other Qualification Requirements

• ABMRS MRSO board certified preferred.

Essential Functions

• Daily operations
  Assures daily staffing levels are appropriate for workload and qaulity patient care needs.
  Supervision of day-to-day activities of Radiology Personnel to ensure efficient staff productivity.
  Ensures that patient flow within the department is consistent and organized.
  Problem solves to promote positive relationships with internal and external customers.
  Facilitates referring physicians requests.
  Ensures adequate inventory and equipment maintenance in the department.
  Maintains professional and positive atmosphere in the department.
  Ensures adherence to department Policy, Procedure and guidelines (i.e. dress code, radiation safety, standard precautions).
• Education patient and family
  Provides pre and post education and reassurance to include but not limited to: What the procedure is, how long it is going to take, physician involved, contrast administration and mode of delivery, positioning, instructions related to procedure, the report, patient satisfaction form, etc.
  Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of teh patient's age, culture state of health, level of comprehension.
  Communicates and interacts with the patient family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Leadership
  Timely completion of staff schedules.
  Provides input to manager/supervisor/ops coordinator on hiring and promotion decisions, corrective actions, coaching and counseling.
  Ensures completion of performance appraisals and competencies (new hire and annual/ongoing).
  Ensures lunch and break relief is provided to all staff.
  Communicates pertinent issues to the manager/ops coordinator/supervisor on a timely basis.
  Supports development of technical/student staff.
  Acts as a resource to staff and physicians.
• Patient care
  Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status.
  Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic care.
  Performs proper procedure on proper patient.
  Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions.
  Observes the patient, reports and changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome. Follows patient's Advance Directive.
  Maintains strict patient confidentiality, keeps work discussion professional and limited to private areas.
• Quality Imaging Procedures
  Performs high quality MRI procedures and patient care in compliance with department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  Perform all MRI procedures and safely operate equipment associated with MRI including maintenance and c