Job Description

Position Summary

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Plans, organizes, and supervises the MRI department.

Individual Character Requirements

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All employees are expected, as part of their job requirements, to:

Work collaboratively with others. Contribute to the success of their department. Communicate effectively. Be organized, neat and time efficient. Be accountable and responsible in carrying out their duties. Follow company policies. Conduct themselves professionally, with self-control; and, Contribute to a positive work environment.

Reporting

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Reports directly to the Clinical Services Manager.

Supervision

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Exercises direct supervision over the MRI Charge Technologist, MRI Technologists and the MRI Tech Assistant.

Typical Physical Demands

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Requires manual and finger dexterity as well as eye-hand coordination. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds; assists patients and places them in appropriate positions according to exam requirements. Selects appropriate imaging techniques and operates console and peripheral hardware and/or software. Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 vision to operate equipment and for associated image review.

Typical Working Conditions

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Potential exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Performs the duties of an MRI Technologist; maintains and utilizes technical skills at an optimal level. Direct oversight of MRI services; ensures quality and timeliness in accordance with clinic and governmental standards. Responsible for maintaining compliance with accreditation, legal and other regulatory requirements. Provides immediate supervision to all MRI personnel assigned. Completes annual performance evaluations within the required timeline. Ensures all policies and procedures are followed and provides corrective action if necessary. Consistently reviews MRI department performance, promoting and providing the highest level of patient care and safety possible; makes recommendations for improvement as needed. Oversight for all aspects of MRI quality control and quality assurance standards. In conjunction with the Radiologist(s) and/or Clinical Services Manager, develops and implements MRI protocols and exam preps. Maintains and inspects MRI equipment and contacts service personnel for repair and maintenance as needed. Facilitates necessary regulatory inspections of MRI equipment and related materials. Participates with the acquisition process for new MRI equipment and/or clinical/technical supplies; maintains sufficient inventory of all clinical/technical supplies while adhering to established budget. Suggests budget improvements when warranted. Coordinates and maintains the technical schedules for MRI personnel as needed; responsible for always facilitating appropriate coverage. Reviews utilization of MRI staff and reassigns and/or flexes MRI personnel as required. Communicates effectively with staff, patients, and visitors. Maintains a strong rapport with outside affiliates and referring providers. Collaborates with and supports Presbyterian, PMG and PHS delivery systems as needed. Assists with the development of the clinical/technical budget as it relates to staffing and capital expenses; ensures MRI operations fall within allocated funds based on budget. Participates with professional development activities; attends required meetings and actively participates with committees as assigned. Works in a cooperative and team-oriented manner; meets with leadership to evaluate initiatives, processes, patient satisfaction goals, and quality/safety concerns. Maintains required certifications and licenses. Adheres to the ARRT's Standard of Ethics. Complete other duties as assigned.
Position may include extended hours, after-hours, or weekend work, or call as required.

Performance Requirements

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Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques associated with MRI to direct and backup the activities of staff. Knowledge of MRI equipment to determine needs and evaluate equipment for purchase. Knowledge of MRI safety requirements to provide instructions and to recognize and correct hazardous conditions. Starts IV's or butterfly catheters for intravenous contrast injections. Ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergency situations. Capable of writing reports and preparing correspondence. Capable of developing and maintaining QC/QA program for MRI. Capable of providing guidance, instruction and mentoring to MRI staff and students. Ability to establish effective working relationships with patients, visitors, and staff. Ability to identify and resolve problems always using good judgment. Capable of clear and concise communication. Ability to operate RIS system, EPIC EMR, PACS Change (McKesson), Qgenda, PenRad and scheduling software. Ability to evaluate utilization statistics and other data to make recommendations. Ability to determine budgetary needs and maintain expenditures within budget. Able to properly position and image MRI patients to provide quality imaging services. Capable of trouble shooting MRI and related equipment and perform simple adjustments. Ability to apply written guidelines and standardized work practices.

Education

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High school diploma or equivalent; and,

Completion of an accredited radiologic technology or MRI educational program.

Experience

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Five years of experience as an MRI Technologist. Five years of supervisory experience including administrative and budgetary duties.

Certificate/License

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Current Radiography and MRI certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Current license with the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program. CPR Current CPR certification or obtained within three months of date of hire. * Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) certification preferred, but not required