What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead - MRI Technologist position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the division supervisor, division head, and / or department administration will function as the person in charge in the absence of the supervisor. Will not be expected to make independent changes in policy / procedures or take disciplinary actions in the supervisor’s absence. Performs related duties as required.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· May assist or act as a timekeeper, preparing employee schedules, ordering of supplies, reporting equipment malfunctions, and other related functions of the division as directed by the division / department leadership.
· May function as a MRI Technologist and be assigned in the division schedules. (Will adhere to the job description for the position).
· Will make the division / department leadership aware of any incidents, problems or emergencies that occur in the division.
· Will respond to the radiologists and / or staff physicians regarding quality of patient care issues and relay information to the division / department leadership as appropriate.
· May assist with the training of new personnel, and / or student who are assigned to the division. Ensures that adequate supplies are in the division and properly stored.
· May perform clerical duties to include answering telephones, patient scheduling, and RIS functions as needed.
· May support image management functions such as: re follow-up on missing / unread cases, completing RIS functions, resolving patient specific Stentor issues, etc.
· May maintain records; keep logs and other documentation as needed.
· May participate in meeting, educational programs, etc as necessary.
· Completes all necessary work sheets, patient records and documentation.
· Processes scans and related functions as needed.
· Any other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required
· Must be registered in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and the ARRT advanced registry in MRI
· Minimum of 3 years of MRI technologist experience required
· Must maintain required hours of continued medical education
· Must maintain Healthcare Provider certification (BCLS)