MRI Lead Tech

Posted:
7/25/2024, 9:40:49 AM

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

Up to $20K Sign On Bonus

In this MR technologist role, there would be a focus on MR safety.
You will work with other technologist team members in providing superior patient care; comfort, safety and confidentiality.
Specific job details:
  • Focus on MR oversight, safety and sharing of high-level technical info with staff members

  • Partnerships with MRI staff, superior patient care - comfort, safety and confidentiality

  • Operation of MRI Scanners

  • Communication with house leadership, emergency department, nursing staff and other medical imaging partners

  • Active lead in vetting of patients to assure safety

  • MR staff scheduling

  • IV starts

  • Upholding Joint Commission and ACR standars

  • Much more...


Character: 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: 3 days per week 7am-730pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. There is expectation of overnight call rotations of 1-2 nights per week along with Holiday coverage rotation.

Equipment: GE 450W 1.5T, Siemens Aura 1.5T, Cerner RIS, Synapse PACS

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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