Posted:
10/10/2024, 10:22:03 AM
Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
MRI Imaging Quality and Safety Coordinator
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The MRI Quality and Safety Coordinator supports the Cleveland Clinic mission directly on innovation and patient safety by promoting standardization across the health system. You will support innovation by continuous education and training to imaging caregivers. This position will foster an environment of continuous learning and adaptation to modern technologies driving innovation in MRI services. This position will support patient safety standards by providing regular site visits to all MRI locations.
A caregiver in this position works Days, 8:00am—5:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Curriculum and implement training programs for all MR personnel, especially new hires, including MR tech assistants, techs, nurses, radiologists, respiratory therapists, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, EVS, security, etc.
Develop and maintain online educational modules on MR safety for MR personnel.
Monthly and quarterly MR safety and educational meetings, including educational, guest lectures and CE credits.
Train new MR personnel in their MR specific roles and sign off their competencies.
Record keeping of competencies, certifications, and attestations of MR personnel.
Implement and enforce MR safety policies and procedures (MR equipment, MR zones, and New and acquired MR site planning and configuration, safety considerations).
MR Safety Team coordination and support of current IES (Imaging Education Specialists)/MRSO.
Collaborate with other institutions to develop MR safety workflows and protocols within the MR environment for specific personnel and MR exams (IMRIS, pediatric exams, anesthesia exams, etc.).
Review and improvement of implant screening and MR scanning protocols.
Meet with leadership, EP device clinics, CIED and implant vendors to optimize MR implant workflows and protocols.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Bachelor’s degree.
Registered Technologist (R.T.(R)(ARRT)) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in good standing.
Certified in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: R.T.(R)(MR)(ARRT)
Certified by ABMRS (American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety) achieving the status of Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO), Magnetic Resonance Safety Certified (MRSC™)
Five years of clinical MRI experience
Five years of MRI Safety experience as an MRSO
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Master’s degree.
Ten years of MRI Safety experience as an MRSO
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Physical Requirements:
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit