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RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Chief MR Technologist to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Chief MR Technologist, you will provide leadership and management to technologists in multiple modalities and/or across multiple centers, assuring professional standards and excellent customer service. Operates scanner to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Remains self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. Maintains positive work relationships with radiologists. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week; day shifts.
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RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Chief MR Technologist to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Chief MR Technologist, you will provide leadership and management to technologists in multiple modalities and/or across multiple centers, assuring professional standards and excellent customer service. Operates scanner to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Remains self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. Maintains positive work relationships with radiologists. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week; day shifts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(75-80%) Patient Imaging
- Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
- Explains and prepares patients for MRI procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately
- Performs routine and advanced MRI procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
- Adjusts MRI scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
- Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers
- Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers
- Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
- Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
- Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
- Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines
(15-20%) Team Management
- Coordinates the training and onboarding of new associates
- Assists in the hiring process for new associates
- Leads regular team meetings and associate one-on-ones, ensuring cross-modality or cross-center communication
- Monitors and approves timecards
- Initiates and participates in performance reviews, development, and performance management of associates
- Manages associate schedules to provide for planned time off, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and adequate coverage
- Evaluates workflow and implements process improvements for the team
- Ensures team has knowledge of company and department policies and corresponding procedures are in place
- Supports associates ensuring highest level of patient satisfaction
- Leads special projects and/or committees, as assigned
- Develops methods for measuring and monitoring team and department performance
(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned