MRI Technologist Lead - SSM Health

MRI Technologist Lead at SSM Health summary:
The MRI Technologist Lead oversees the daily operations of the MRI department, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient care. Responsibilities include staff training, quality control, and compliance with regulatory standards. The role requires a strong background in radiology, along with the ability to manage workflows in a clinical setting for optimal patient outcomes.
It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's HospitalWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights: - - - - - - - Department: MRI - - - - - - - - - Sign On Bonus: -$10,000 paid in full on 1st pay check! * - - - - - - - Schedule:--- Full Time Days - - - - - - -Pay Range starts at: -$34.23 Daily pay available! - - - - - - - - Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts--- - - - - - - - Location: - Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital - St. Louis, MO

• Credentials: ARMRIT or ARRT-MR within 12 months of hire date -Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. ** Qualified external candidates only -Job Summary:Leads the daily operations of assigned department's imaging services.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ensures quality in imaging, patient care and work flow. Monitors patient documentation for timely completion and accuracy.
  • Oversees quality control testing, equipment maintenance and trouble shooting.
  • Serves as a resource to department staff as well as other members of the team as needed.
  • Performs staff orientation, training, and coaching. Provides input to staff performance evaluations.
  • Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
  • Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
  • Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
    • completion of a radiology or MRI certification programEXPERIENCE
      • Two years' experiencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
        • Constant standing and walking.
        • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
        • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
        • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
        • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
        • Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
        • Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
        • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
        • Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
        • Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
        • Rare kneeling and sitting.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS -
          • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) -
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          • ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - -Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4201000010 MRIScheduled Weekly Hours:40SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. -
            
            Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). - Flexible Payment Options: -our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay -(fees may apply) -before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: -we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. -
            
            Keywords:
            MRI Technologist, Imaging Services, Patient Care, Quality Control, Radiology, Healthcare, Staff Training, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Imaging, Lead Technologist