Manager, MRI

Description

Coordinates the technical activities of the MRI Department providing technical expertise for MRI technologists under the general supervision of the Technical Director.

Core Competencies

• Coordinates the daily activities and workload allocation to the department providing technical expertise and instruction to the Technologist.
• Coordinates departmental activities with other departments to provide effective and efficient patient care.
• Monitors the technical quality of work performed by the department and ensures continuous and effective flow of activity.
• Schedules Technologists for department coverage (24 hours/7 days/week)
• Implements and maintains appropriate educational instruction for Technologists.
• Initiates coaching as needed and/or requested.
• Performs department personnel performance evaluation and competency.
• Documents department Quality Assurance activities.
• Responds to, investigates, and assists in resolving patient complaints and suggestions.
• Identifies, reviews, and/or researches new technologies and their potential capabilities and application to the work of the department.
• Performs diagnostic procedures and primary duties and responsibilities of Technologists as outlined in the Policy and Procedures manual.
• Maintains appropriate stock levels of supplies for the continuous operation of the department.
• Ensures equipment is calibrated and maintained for quality control.
• Ensures the safety of all personnel within the high magnetic field environment.
• Maintains the department incomplete list on a daily basis.
• Assists the Director and Radiologist when needed.
  
  
  

Department Specific Competencies

• Assists in the selection and hiring of MRI staff.
• Assists student technologist who may rotate through the MRI scanning area.
• Coordinates MRI scanner maintenance.
• Enforces safety policies regarding MRI scanning, makes self aware of all administrative policies with regard to departmental procedures, protocols, care and proper cleaning of equipment.
• Identifies reviews, and/or researches new MRI technologies and their potential capabilities and application to the work of the department.
• Assists in providing necessary training and orientation to MRI staff members.
• Responsible for screening and interviewing patients about to undergo MRI examinations.
  
  
  

Education

DegreeProgramBachelors Completion of a formal MRI Technology training program.

Experience

Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience2MRI Technologist experience with leadership responsibilities.

License / Certification Requirements

Advanced MRI certification from the ARRT

Compensation Range:

$105,000 - $180,000 / Annually