- Professional
- Oficina en New Orleans
Your job is more than a job.
The MRI Technologist Lead is responsible for daily operations of the MRI Department, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The MRI Technologist Lead must maintain a high standard of medical ethics at all times. The position requires initiative and independent judgment, and self-motivation to increase knowledge of the field, disease processes, and new procedures as they evolve. The MRI Technologist Lead serves as the first line supervisor of the MRI Department. This individual assures the daily operations of are performed in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner in the absence of the Radiology Manager.
Why a Great Place to Work
You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
GENERAL DUTIES
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
GENERAL DUTIES
Leadership:
- Assists in the daily facilitation of the diagnostic area and performs imaging exams as required to assure the efficiency of the delivery of services.
- Coordinates and oversees staff and learner training for MRI imaging
- Schedule staffing to ensure quality and timely services based on an approved staffing matrix.
- Works with radiologists and assists with protocol changes and validations; updates and/or creates policies and procedures as needed
- Ensures all MRI safety protocols are in place and staff have completed appropriate/mandatory annual training
- Participates in interdisciplinary workgroups as needed
- Serves as a point of contact for Medical Staff, department leaders and executives regarding issues, regulatory requirements, and compliance. Directly interacts with other hospital employees, patients and physicians to answer any questions they may have regarding imaging services.
- Oversees and manages supply inventory; providing the director with recommendations on new supplies as needed
- Assists Director with budgetary information and equipment recommendations
- Develops, maintains relationships with internal and external providers and staff to improve patient experience. Responds to patient and other complaints, ensuring appropriate response and corrective action; escalation to the Director and/or Radiology Medical Director as needed
- When appropriate, manages schedule over booking to assist in patient clinical needs and urgent add on imaging
- Provide input and monitors exam length epic build, working closely with the PACs administrator
- Provides additional coverage for services on weekends and holidays, as directed by the departmental manager.
- Seeks approval from radiology administration for any unscheduled overtime.
Computer Systems:
- Reviews scans with the radiologists regarding important anatomic detail and areas of abnormalities when necessary.
- Inputs and verifies all data in PACS.
- Assures that all clerical functions are carried out efficiently and helps as needed with departmental personnel.
Quality and Safety:
- Ensures daily equipment checks are completed, troubleshoots equipment and documents any equipment downtime.
- Performs quality control checks routinely on all imaging procedures for their respective shift and subordinates.
- Ensures all screening forms are completed and accurate.
- Assures that a safe environment is kept for all employees and patients.
- Maintains inventory of supplies and orders as needed.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Required: 3 years of CT/MRI/Radiology technology experience; 1 year of supervisory/management experience
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Required: Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Imaging or Business Administration
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider
- Required: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification
- Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) Licensure Specialty: Certification
- Required: Radiology Technician
- Issuer: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
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