Lead MRI Technologist - Imaging Services

Unlock your potential for professional development! We are looking for a Full Time, Lead MRI Tech!

Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman has a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes, Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live, work and play!

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

Under the direction of the radiologist, performs appropriate diagnostic exams and studies to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities:

• Exceptional Colleagues
  • Join us and you'll be a part of a culture where we support each other and celebrate what makes each of us a special person as we work together with integrity, compassion, teamwork, respect, and accountability. 
  • Our leaders demonstrate their commitment by gathering feedback, supporting, and empowering team members to do their best work through regular leadership rounding. 
• Health and Well-Being
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous Paid Leave Accruals
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
  • Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Employee Identity Theft Protection
  • On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
  • Employer Paid Employee Wellness Center Membership with fitness classes, personal training, indoor pool, racquetball, and basketball courts
• Career Growth and Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees
  • As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • So much more!

Key Responsibilities

Supervision of MRI staff

a. Coordinates the work assigned to each area and monitors the work of the staff: develops and assigns daily schedule of assigned personnel and ensures accurate record keeping.

b. Observes and assists technical and ancillary staff in the performance of job duties, including providing suggestions for improved work efficiency and quality.

c. Performs preparation of control and quality control and assessment tasks (QA/QC).

d. Ensures the department delivers quality services, in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards, to support operational excellence.

e. Serves as the Clinical Coordinator for MRI students.

Evaluation and Implementation of Appropriate Care

a. Under the direction of the Radiologist and the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS), anatomically positions the patient and performs imaging procedures utilizing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

b. Uses professional judgment to adapt imaging procedures to ensure quality diagnostic outcomes.

c. After reviewing all pertinent data and assessing the patient’s abilities and condition, selects the most appropriate patient care plan.

d. Selects appropriate shielding devices and appropriate immobilization devices.

e. Evaluates lab values prior to administering contrast media.

f. Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure, such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.

g. Reconfirms patient identification using two unique identifiers (Name and DOB) and verifies procedure requested. Verifies female patient pregnancy status when appropriate.

h. Able to recognize significant clinical information and historical facts, from the patient and from the medical record, which may impact the examination.

i. Monitors patient and equipment during procedures, accurately documents exam times (start and stop), patient reactions or problems, and reports concerns or issues immediately to supervisor.

j. Demonstrates ability to effectively perform advanced MRI angiography to include bilateral run-off’s and the required reformatting with additions and subtraction of raw data.

k. Able to use extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and resources to obtain the maximum diagnostic image (injectors, respiratory gating software, patient vitals monitor, etc.).

l. Demonstrates understand