MRI Lead Technologist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Primary City/State:Sun City, Arizona Department Name: MRI-Hosp Work
Shift: Day Job Category:Clinical Care Additional Job Description Up
To $10,000 Sign-on incentive offered with 12 months experience;
requires a 1 year commitment Phoenix is Arizona's major city and
the fifth most populated city in the United States. It includes the
posh resorts and green golf courses of Scottsdale, Tempe's lively
college-town vibes, arts-friendly Mesa and pro-sports hub Glendale.
We are located in the growing northwest area of the valley in Sun
City near, Surprise, Glendale, Verrado and Goodyear. Specific job
details: In this lead MR role, there would be a focus on MR safety
oversight and sharing of high level technical information with
other MR staff membersYou will lead and mentor technologist team
members in providing superior patient care; comfort, safety and
confidentialityOperation of MRI Scanners: responsible for patient
safety, the performance of high quality Scans, performing and
remaining current on MRI protocolsCommunicate and work with house
leadership, emergency department and nursing floors to prioritize
workflow/throughput.Oversee the vetting of implants while working
with MRSO and MRMD to assure patient safety.Work with chief
radiologist, section chiefs, manager and MRSO on protocol
standardization.Ensure that the department is kept ready for Joint
Commission review and ACR standards.Ordering supplies, inventory,
cleaning equipment, and scan room preparation.Troubleshooting
equipment issues and reporting them to the relevant department when
necessaryUtilize ancillary tools and equipment appropriately: PACS
and other software systemsImage Post Processing: responsible for
post processing images including transfer of images to PACS,
ensuring all post processing steps are completeOther duties as
needed. Leadership: Team player with strong communication skills.
Ability to build team unity and work with others to produce a
positive, caring environment. Proven ability and interest in
training new technologists in all facets of the role including
patient safety, room preparation, image acquisition, time
management and post processing. About the Unit: Banner is a great
place to work, we are invested in compassionate patient care. We
offer an environment that supports teamwork, collaboration, growth
opportunities, and work life balance. Building strong relationships
is at the core of all we do. Schedule: Schedule: 3 days a week
Thursday & Friday 7A-730P, Saturday 7A-530P. There is call &
Holiday coverage rotations. Call requirements usually consist of 2
holidays (1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday per year that rotates
based on Banner's 6 recognized holidays). Call pay rate is standard
at 5 dollars an hour with double time for call back. Since 1970,
Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional care to the
people in the northwest area of metropolitan Phoenix. Today, our
501-bed acute-care hospital is recognized by U.S. News and World
Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals and offers a full range
of acute care services, including cardiology, oncology,
orthopedics, neurology, surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke,
intensive care, pulmonary, urology, wound management and sleep
disorders. We've earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint
Commission for Primary Stroke Centers. We're also in the nation's
top five percent for preventing mortality and complications.
POSITION SUMMARYThis position facilitates services and provides
clinical support within the department. Performs prescribed
procedures as directed by following department/facility policies,
procedures and protocols. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to organize and provide care appropriate to patient
population.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Provides or facilitates patient care
for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for
clinical support. Assumes responsibility for direct patient care
when necessary. Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning
and patient education.2. Demonstrates leadership qualities in
support of department needs and collaborates with various
departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure
adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient
patient care management.3. Serves as resource to patients,
families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating
patient flow. Assists in the interpretation of
department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting.
Responsible for providing safe and cost effective care while
considering patient satisfaction and customer service.4.
Participates in staff development, orientation, education and
evaluation of clinical competencies. Mentors staff to increase
clinical, critical thinking and problem solving skills. May
participate in employee performance assessments.5. Supports change
and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and
evaluation of the process improvement and quality management
activities of the department/system. May serve as QA and clinical
educator. May coordinate and assist in development of QI/QC
projects.6. Monitors staff usage and ensures staffing meets patient
needs in a fiscally responsible manner.7. Accountable for the
ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to
imaging practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all
work information. Adheres to safety policies.8. Assures the
efficient operation of workflow of the department. Performs
prescribed procedures in accordance with established
departmental/facility policies and procedures.9. This position
functions within the Imaging department of the assigned facility.
Participates on committees as assigned. Internal customers: All
levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical
staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care
team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients
and family members.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCertificate or diploma
from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program or
equivalent program for other modalities (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT
Scan, Mammography, Diagnostic imaging).Requires national
certification from the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB,
ARDMS, ARMRIT). Licensure by state regulatory agency required, if
applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty
required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography), if
applicable. BLS certification required. Depending on certification
and modality(ies) coordinating, may be assigned to a single
modality or Multi-Modality Medical Imaging Coordinator role
(Ultrasound Coordinator, MRI Coordinator, Mult Mod Med Img Coord,
etc.)This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved
with 3+ years of experience. Must demonstrate effective
communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and
solve problems.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Health care related
Bachelors degree and prior supervisory experience
preferred.Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a
drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy
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