What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief MRI Technologist position at Shields Health?
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
In keeping with Shields Health commitment to excellence, the Chief MRI Technologist will be responsible for the location and employees; ensuring a professional, caring atmosphere is provided to all customer groups, while maintaining a fast-paced, multi-tasked oriented clinical environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Responsibilities
- Is the prime coordinator for notification, reporting and assuring smooth functioning of equipment
- Responsible for overseeing Technologist's activity
- Plans, directs, and organizes Technologist activity and schedule including implementation of protocols
- Is available for consultation on an emergency basis should problems arise
- Promotes a harmonious and professional working relationship in the Center, throughout the organization and with referral sources
Patient Care
- Assumes responsibility for delivering patient care.
- Initiates, monitors and terminates procedures.
- Assists in cleaning up after treatment.
- Assumes responsibility that all patients are informed as to clinical policies and addresses patient inquires or ensures follow through by qualified personnel
- Contrast administration.
Equipment
- Has a thorough working knowledge of equipment currently in use, and specific effects which can be reasonably anticipated with the various types of equipment.
- Establishes a schedule of preventative maintenance and assures proper documentation of such
- In the event of improperly functioning equipment, notifies the proper parties to correct the situation and/or secure additional equipment for use
- Assures adequate supplies of medical and radiographic equipment
Evaluation of Equipment and Education:
- Assumes responsibility for teaching and planning proper cleaning of equipment
- Assists in developing new procedural techniques and implementing such techniques or protocols as directed by the Medical Director.
- Assists in evaluating new equipment and performance of existing equipment.
- Makes recommendations and communicates on a regular basis with the Medical Director and Chief Operating Officer.
- Reports on the technical competence of Technologists to the Medical Director and critiques such
- Cooperates in the orientation and training of new protocols.
- Participates in and attends staff meetings
- Works to promote a sense of worth in all personnel by recognition of their individual contributions to the center's team.
- Continually strives to maintain and upgrade competence, education and skills. Utilizes professional resources as well as self-motivational techniques to do so.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess an Associates of Applied Science Degree from an approved collegiate or hospital based Radiologic Technology or Therapy Program and be A.R.R.T. certified. MRI certification required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have at least 2 years of MRI experience and have adequate on-the-job training on maintenance of equipment.
- Able to identify or detect and correct any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions or, if unable to do so, able to contact proper resource for repair.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to sit and utilize a computer for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties.
- Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
- Above physical requirements can be met with or without accommodation.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires extensive interaction with employees at all organizational levels, and with outside sources.
NOTE: It is not intended that this job description includes all details of the work function of this position. The incumbent will perform work on lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of higher classification for training and development purposes, or as situationally warranted.
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