Acute MRI Lead

Posted:
11/25/2024, 1:54:20 PM

Location(s):
Sun City West, Arizona, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Primary City/State:

Sun City West, Arizona

Department Name:

MRI-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

20K Sign-On Bonus if eligible

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.

Banner Health was recognized on Becker's Healthcare 2024 list of 150+ top places to work in healthcare. This list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfilment of their employees.

This recognition reflect Banner Health's investment in team members' professional development, wellness benefits, and continued education. It highlights our commitment to advocating for diversity in the workplace, promoting work-life balance, and boosting employee engagement.

DUTIES:

  • You will work with other technologist team members in providing superior patient care; comfort, safety and confidentiality.
  • Operation of MRI Scanners: responsible for patient safety, the performance of high quality Scans, performing and remaining current on MRI protocols
  • Communicate and work with other staff, emergency department and nursing floors in the care for our patients.
  • Play an active role in the vetting of implants while working with MRSO and MRMD to assure patient safety.
  • Work as part of the team to 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 necessary
  • Utilize ancillary tools and equipment appropriately: PACS and other software systems
  • Image Post Processing: responsible for post processing images including transfer of images to PACS, ensuring all post processing steps are complete
  • Other duties as needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Looking for a team player with strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work with a team and work with others to produce a positive, caring environment.
  • Proven ability and interest 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:

  • Full Time
  • Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday
  • 7:00am- 7:30pm
  • 2 Holidays (1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday per year that rotates based on Banner’s 6 recognized holidays).

LOCATION:

  • Banner Del Webb Medical Center-  14502 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85375 

EQUIPMENT:

  • Siemens Aura 1.5T and GE 450W 1.5T.

  • Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services.

POSITION SUMMARY
This 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 FUNCTIONS
1. 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 QUALIFICATIONS
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, as applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in MRI required. BLS certification required.

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.

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